Communications Strategist in Toronto

Join us as we change healthcare for the better. OceanMD, a WELLSTAR Company, is the leading provider of EMR-integrated Patient Engagement and eReferral tools in Canada, playing a critical role in millions of patient visits and thousands of referrals every week. Our digital healthcare solutions empower patients and physicians to overcome the barriers preventing the timely delivery of healthcare services.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Operations and working closely alongside the Chief Operating Officer, we are hiring a Communications Strategist to shape how OceanMD communicates its vision, strategic priorities, and impact across the healthcare industry. Working closely with senior executives, business leaders, and subject matter experts, you will translate complex ideas, technical information, and business strategies into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with physicians, healthcare partners, and other key audiences.

This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring two to three days per week in our Toronto office.

What’s in it for you

• Impact: You will play a key role in shaping how OceanMD communicates its vision, expertise, and impact on Canadian healthcare.
• Creative ownership and influence: You will work directly with senior executives and subject matter experts, gaining firsthand insight into business strategy, emerging ideas, and industry priorities.
• Career growth and opportunity: You will have the opportunity to expand your influence beyond traditional communications, gaining exposure to executive decision-making, business strategy, and the evolving digital healthcare landscape.

How you will make an impact

• Shape strategic communications: You will work closely with senior executives and business leaders to translate OceanMD's vision, priorities, and complex ideas into clear, compelling messages.
• Develop thought leadership and compelling content: You will create high-quality communications across a range of formats, including white papers, executive briefings, speeches, articles, LinkedIn posts, and industry presentations.
• Bring stories to life visually: You will develop compelling presentations and visual narratives that make complex information easier to understand and communicate.
• Collaborate and uncover insights: You will participate in strategic discussions, interview subject matter experts, and work across teams to gather information.
• Build a consistent and credible voice: You will help establish and strengthen OceanMD's communications approach, ensuring messaging is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business objectives.
• Own communications from concept to delivery: You will manage multiple communications initiatives, taking ownership of research, writing, editing, stakeholder feedback, and final delivery.

What you bring

• The experience: You have a strong background in strategic communications, executive communications, agency work, journalism, or a related writing role.
• The writing and storytelling skills: You are an exceptional writer who can turn complex ideas, technical information, and strategic conversations into clear, compelling narratives.
• The visual communication skills: You know how to bring complex ideas to life through engaging presentations and visual storytelling.
• The strategic and editorial judgment: You can see the bigger picture, connect different perspectives, and identify the central message within complex discussions.
• The collaboration and ownership: You are comfortable working directly with senior executives and subject matter experts, building trusted relationships.
• The industry knowledge: You understand the healthcare industry, including the challenges, priorities, and perspectives of physicians and healthcare professionals.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000–$130,000 CAD annually, plus equity participation. The salary will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the needs of the organization.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in joining OceanMD and in the role.
• A virtual interview with the Senior Director of Business Operations and COO to discuss your strategic communications experience.
• A virtual interview with additional executive leaders focused on your writing and visual storytelling capabilities.
• A final meet-and-greet with the broader team to learn more about the culture, the working environment, and how you would collaborate across the organization.

Our culture, our team

We’re a scaling company expanding rapidly across the country. We are incredibly passionate about our ability to make a difference in the lives of Canadians through our technology.