COMPETITION 2025-NBHC-02

Communications and Digital Content Specialist
Permanent Full Time Position
From $ 2 947 to $ 3 920, bi-weekly
(Pay Band 6)

The New Brunswick Health Council is seeking a Communications and Digital Content Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a significant part in communicating data and research findings to a variety of stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to engage with diverse audiences-from the public to healthcare professionals-ensuring that the information shared is both accessible and relevant. This is a unique opportunity for a communications professional who understands how to make data engaging, understandable, and impactful for the citizens of New Brunswick.

Location: This is an onsite position located in Moncton, NB.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Language: The applicant MUST demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills in both English and French.

- A language aptitude test may be requested; the successful candidate will be interacting with local and provincial partners.

Application deadline: May 9, 2025, at 12PM

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive-Director, Citizen Engagement, the successful candidate will:

• Collaborate on and support the development of NBHC's overall communications strategy, ensuring that it aligns with our mission to inform and engage New Brunswick citizens.
• Work closely with data and research analysts to translate health data and research into clear, compelling, and accessible narratives that resonate with different audiences. This includes adapting content for a variety of formats, including articles, social media posts, website content, and reports.
• Develop and implement communication strategies that bring information to life, showing its relevance to citizens.
• Measure and track the success of various communication efforts, including web and social media engagement, using data-driven insights to adjust strategies and improve effectiveness.
• Proofread and edit NBHC's content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and accessibility.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and other stakeholders across multiple channels, offering timely, clear, and helpful information.
• Participate in the production of NBHC's annual report.
• Support the NBHC public participation initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date distribution lists and oversee the distribution of NBHC materials to ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
• Represent NBHC at conferences, events, and community outreach initiatives, enhancing the visibility of the Council's work.

Education and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, political science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in communications, with a demonstrated ability to:
  • Simplify and communicate information to diverse audiences.
  • Create and implement content strategies across multiple platforms, including web, social media, and print.
  • Write and edit a variety of communication materials, including reports, news releases, web content, and social media posts.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent bilingual communication skills (English and French), with a great attention to details.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with media relations, reports, social media, and speeches.
• Proficient in analyzing and reporting on health data, with a knack for making it relatable and engaging for a public audience.
• Advanced organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with content management systems and social media tools (e.g., Drupal, Buffer, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and knowledge of Adobe Suite products is an asset.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

Additional qualification or experiences:

• Familiarity with health content, public health communications, or survey data interpretation.
• Experience in the healthcare and/or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience with tools such as SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Adobe Connect, and online meeting platforms.
• Knowledge of public engagement activities and initiatives.

Why Work with Us?

As part of the NBHC, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on improving access to data related to healthcare services in New Brunswick. You will play a key role in communicating important health data in a way that is meaningful and accessible to the public, empowering citizens to engage with the health system. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making information clear, building relationships, and driving positive change through effective communication.

How to apply?

Send your resume and cover letter quoting competition number 2025-NBHC-02 by May 9, 2025, at noon to the email address below.

NOTE: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Brenda Bossé
Executive Director, Planning and Operations
E-mail: [email protected]

The New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) is a provincial organization with a dual mandate of publicly reporting on the performance of the health system and engaging citizens in the improvement of health service quality.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package as well as excellent opportunities for personal growth and challenge. You will be eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, pension plans and additional benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a scent-reduced environment.

www.nbhc.ca