Employment type: 2-year term with possibility of extension
Location: Saskatoon
Hours of work: 37.5
Position Pay Band: $60,786.90 – $79,023.48
To apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio of past work to hr@hqc.sk.ca.
This posting will remain open until filled.
Organization Overview
Join our diverse team at the Health Quality Council, a leading organization committed to excellence and innovation. We are dedicated to accelerating improvement in health care across the province through training and education (building improvement capability and spreading innovation throughout the province), improvement initiatives, and research. We are seeking a creative and dynamic Marketing and Communications Specialist to join our team.
Position Overview
We are looking for an eager Marketing and Communications Specialist who possesses exceptional creativity, initiative, and a passion for learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our social and digital communication platforms, working with external partners to create blogs and webinars, gathering and compiling analytics, and creating visually appealing documents and graphics.
Responsibilities
- You’ll be in charge of developing quarterly content calendars that will act as a road map for our newsletters, social media posts, blogs, and other marketing deliverables
- Manage our email marketing platforms and social media accounts. You will create and send modern and visually appealing emails, newsletters, social posts, and more
- Oversee our website by creating new pages, managing the user experience, and updating content as necessary
- Design materials for digital and print advertising, such as, graphics for banners, one-pagers, videos, etc.
- Work with external partners to create the assets they need to deliver impactful webinars to our audience
- Gather and conduct analysis on our marketing efforts, reviewing and proposing potential recommendations for improvement
- Document our work on location where you will assist in photographing and filming events
- Assist our Learning Programs Team in spreading the word and recruiting for the various programs we have available to physicians and clinicians in Saskatchewan
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education such as a certification or university degree in journalism, marketing, or a related field
- A combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of social media and website management
- Highly creative, with the ability to think outside the box and suggest new ideas
- Possess a continuous learning mindset, someone who can easily adapt to change with a passion for learning and developing new skills.
- Quick learner who shows initiative to complete work effectively and efficiently while managing deadlines
- Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
Nice to have
- An eye for design with experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop to create visually appealing communications pieces
- In-depth knowledge of shooting photos and videos using DSLR cameras
- Experience with Premiere Pro, Audition, and/or After Effects to edit videos, podcasts, etc.
- Website management and design expertise using WordPress, including basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript
- Any relevant certifications, like GA4, MailChimp, etc.
- A portfolio of past work examples
Testing
Please note: an assessment to confirm the applicant’s knowledge and skill may be administered during the interview process.
Why Join Us
At HQC, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in promoting our organization and the work we do to help improve health care across Saskatchewan. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for learning and enjoy variety in the work you do, then we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are interested in joining our team, and a portfolio of your past work (if you have one) to hr@hqc.sk.ca We look forward to reviewing your application.
The Saskatchewan Health Quality Council (HQC) is committed to equity and diversity in our workforce. We support inclusion in our learning and work environments and strive to have a workforce that is representative of the population we serve.
We encourage candidates not to screen themselves out. Strong candidates that do not fully meet the requirements may be considered.
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