Media Relations Specialist

Position #: 9003780

Expected Start Date: May 26, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Media Relations and Issues Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Media Relations and Issues Management, the Media Relations Specialist is a provincial position responsible for implementing the integration and alignment of Saskatchewan Health Authority media relations activities for consistent external communication and issues management. The Media Relations Specialist will serve as the primary contact for local, national and international media and respond to media inquiries on behalf of the entire SHA. This role is critical in protecting the SHA's reputation and successfully developing and maintaining the public's trust and confidence in the health care system. This individual may also create and implement communication strategies surrounding issues of significant public and media interest working directly with Executive/Senior and Physician leaders, including the SHA board and committee chairs, along with the Media Relations Executive Director.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Demonstrated experience with complex issues analysis and management
• 3-5 years’ experience in media relations and/or communications

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in journalism, Communication or Public Relations
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Has demonstrated ability to coach ,mentor and develop others
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Other Information

• Travel required
• Valid Class 5 driver's license