Advisor, Corporate Communications

Position Available: Advisor, Corporate Communications

Status: Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Department: Corporate Communications

Union: Non-Union

Shifts: Days

Rate of Pay: $41.53/Hr -> $51.93/Hr

Posting Date: July 15, 2026

Closing Date: July 29, 2026

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on July 29, 2026.

About Joseph Brant Hospital

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Reporting Relationships

The position reports to the Director, Corporate Communications.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Communications

• Develops and implements strategic communications plans that align with hospital priorities, including expansion of clinical programs, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts
• Creates engaging, accessible content for digital, web, social, and print platforms, tailored to diverse audiences including staff, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Serves as a trusted communications advisor to hospital leadership, partners and clinical teams, translating complex information into clear, engaging messages.

2. Marketing & Branding

• Creates marketing strategies (including messaging, visual identity and display/digital collateral) that promote the hospital, its people, programs and services, and corporate goals and objectives, both internal and external. Develops basic visual collateral to complement internal and external messaging.
• Champions JBH's brand and reputation, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions to maintain public trust.

3. Internal Engagement & Analytics

• Supports internal communications initiatives that promote engagement and enhance the employee experience.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communications using analytics, feedback, and engagement metrics to inform future strategies and plans.

4. Teamwork & Flexibility

• Adapts quickly and shifts from standard work to support urgent priorities.
• Collaborates with colleagues and contributes to team success.
• Provides after-hours support when required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in communications, ideally in a complex public sector or healthcare setting.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communication plans using both traditional and digital tools.
• Proven track record as a strategic communications partner, with experience managing multiple stakeholders and delivering measurable results.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal leaders, clinical teams, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Experience in marketing and branding, including the development of campaigns that meet or exceed performance metrics.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment and leadership in high-pressure situations, with the ability to assess risks and recommend effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot.
• Experience with content management systems, Google Analytics, and creative tools such as Canva to support content creation and performance tracking.
• A collaborative mindset and a positive, can-do attitude, with a willingness to support team members and contribute to shared goals.
• Commitment to excellence and a strong customer-service orientation.
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting communications for clinical teams or patient care initiatives.
• Training or experience in change management
• Professional certification in communications (e.g. IABC, CPRS).

Please Note

Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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