Come work as a Public Affairs Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Public Affairs team is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to help make a meaningful difference in the health and wellness of the region’s residents, families, and communities.

As a Public Affairs Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for supporting partner relations, event management, and media relations for an organization that provides care to more than 1.25 million British Columbians.
• Be a team player, eager to pitch-in and learn, as well as keen to supercharge the development of their skillset in a fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive environment.
• Collaborate closely with the Leader, External Relations to facilitate partner and community relations, including liaising with civic and community partners as well as supporting the development and distribution of strategic communications to these critical audiences.
• Work closely with the broader Public Affairs and Corporate Communications teams to assist with the development and execution of key external and internal events for VCH.
• Support the VCH Public Affairs team with event management, media relations and issues management activities, as required.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in public relations, media, communications, and/or marketing roles, either agency-based or in-house, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong writing, editing, grammar and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of political landscape and understanding of civic operations.
• Ability to craft, prepare, and execute writing assignments (project narratives, briefing materials, other communications) under deadlines.
• Works cohesively as a member of a broader communications team, pitches in to help others, forward-thinking go-getter; ability to adapt in dynamic settings.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with skill, tact, and diplomacy and to act with a high degree of ethical and professional behaviour.
• Good organizational, project management and time management skills including the ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
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As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.