Media Relations Specialist (Social Media)

Position #: 9006468

Expected Start Date: September 08, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Digital Media

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 04, 2026

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

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Digital Media, the Media Relations (Social Media) Specialist will focus on strong, effective social media communications in an ever-changing and highly complex environment while understanding how this high-risk position directly affects the SHA's reputation. This individual is responsible for implementing the integration and alignment of SHA's social media relations activities for consistent external communication, media relations and issues management. The Specialist works directly with Executive/Senior and Physician leaders to translates organizational plans into strategic and creative social media. As an expert in social media with strong knowledge of media relations, the Specialist will research, plan, develop and implement social media communications using comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of evolving social media and content management best practices; relevant statutory and legal requirements; and privacy legislation.

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in communications and/or media relations with demonstrated experience in social media, editorial content development, and issues management

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism

Other Education & Training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Licenses

• Valid class 5 driver’s license

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge & Abilities

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Ability to adapt to and implement change 
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• This role integrates social media activities for consistent external communication and issues management, producing content that reaches tens of thousands, including employees, physicians and the public. The work relies on journalistic expertise and associated technical and editorial skills, with strong understanding of social media best practices and leadership with the creation of engaging content delivered in house and measured in terms of quality and effectiveness. This position is critical in successfully developing and maintaining the public's trust and confidence in the health care system.