Communications Manager

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) represents more than 15,000 family physicians across the province. We support our members by advocating for the vital role family physicians play in delivering the highest quality care to patients and families across Ontario, providing evidence-based education and professional development, and promoting and recognizing leadership excellence in family medicine.

Position Summary

The Manager, Communications will be responsible for leading and implementing PR and media plans, as well as member communications, to support the organization’s Strategic Plan. This role is for a media-savvy communications professional who will be proactive in responding to emerging issues while upholding the organization’s brand and mission. You are a high-energy professional with a solid track record of working collaboratively to generate positive change.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to day-to-day activities, the Manager, Communications will lead communications initiatives that include programs to recognize Ontario’s family doctors and advocate on their behalf, the OCFP’s annual conference and regular member communications.

Specifically:

• Develop and implement PR/media plans and strategies for campaigns, events and advocacy efforts.
• Develop and prepare corporate communications tools/materials, including drafting or overseeing member communications, speeches, etc.
• Provide guidance and direction to agency partners and review all communications materials to ensure alignment with the OCFP’s overall messaging and positions.

• Manage all aspects of media relations, including responding to media requests, securing earned media and creating materials such as news releases, key messages, media statements and backgrounders.
• Provide media relations advice and coaching to other OCFP employees and representatives, i.e.,

Board and Committee members and designated spokespeople.

• Stay abreast of healthcare issues in Ontario to identify emerging issues and provide strategic communications and issues management advice to senior leadership.
• Work closely with the Digital Marketing Specialist to plan and develop digital content and provide support in monitoring social networks.
• Measure PR results and track progress through analytics and reporting.
• Provide communications support to the OCFP’s Education and Practice Supports (EPS) team, as part of the efforts to promote EPS offerings to members.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Director of Communications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications.
• Strong writer /editor with experience in writing media materials, key messages, speeches and other core communications materials.
• Demonstrated experience in leading PR/media relations campaigns and have established media contacts in Toronto and across Ontario.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Thrives in a face-paced, complex environment.
• Experience working in politics or healthcare is an asset.
• Degree/ diploma in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.

The OCFP is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all members and employees feel valued and respected. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the recruitment team.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $95,000.00-$133,000.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday