Senior Communications Advisor E-Services - Medical Affairs

Job ID: 222798 Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within Province Department: PEC Medical Affairs Communications CNS Employment Type: Temporary, Hourly full‑time long assignment (100%) Closing Date: 24-Jun-26 About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Digital Health Marketing and Communications, the Senior Communications Advisor in the Nova Scotia eServices Program collaborates with leaders and teams to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing operation of digital tools such as Ocean eReferral and Novari solutions across clinical areas, aiming to improve access, reduce wait times, and streamline workflows. Responsibilities Lead strategic communications planning and execution for eServices initiatives, projects, and operational activities. Develop and implement communication plans to support system adoption, readiness, stabilization, and sustainment.

Translate technical and operational information into clear, user‑friendly communications for diverse audiences. Support organizational change management and coordinate stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with clinical, operational, technical, vendor, and communications teams.

Qualifications Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in the communications and public relations sector. Knowledge of best practice related to communications, public relations, engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and engagement. System‑focused thinking with strong analysis and decision‑making skills.

Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. A track record for providing effective counsel and support to executive leaders. Ability to support internal and external collaborative relationships.

Ability to work effectively within cross‑departmental teams. Experience with high‑profile public relations issues and reputation management. Interest and ability to work within social media.

Ability to use current technology to communicate effectively. Ability to manage multiple complex and high‑priority projects, delivering on budget and on time. Demonstrated success in desktop publishing and basic layout design.

Assets include: Experience in the health sector, particularly roles that involve digital transformation and change management communications, as well as end user training, education, awareness, adoption and engagement communications. Knowledge of IAP2 principles and practices. Knowledge of change theory and change management practices.

Exceptional skills in preparing internal and external engagement strategies with demonstrated success in developing effective content and engaging audiences. Hours Long assignment full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly. Approximately 12 months.

This position follows a hybrid work model and is flexible within the province. Compensation and Benefits $41.95 – $52.43 hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package that includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

EEO Statement Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr