At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape strategic communications and create compelling narratives for the healthcare industry.
- Company: OceanMD, a WELLSTAR Company, transforming healthcare with innovative digital solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity participation, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to improving patient care and fostering work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Canadian healthcare while developing your storytelling and communication skills.
- Qualifications: Strong background in strategic communications and exceptional writing skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 130000 $ per year.
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. You will lead the development of executive communications, thought leadership, white papers, presentations, and digital content, while combining strategic storytelling, strong writing, and visual communication to bring ideas to life.
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 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.
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.
A note on values: We value ethical behaviour above all else. We care about each other, and we respect each other as professionals and people.
Join us: We strive to build a diverse team and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.
Communications Strategist in Toronto employer: OceanMD
OceanMD, a WELL Health Company, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative engineering culture where your technical expertise is valued and your contributions directly impact the healthcare of millions of Canadians. With a focus on employee growth, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to ethical practices, you will thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork while making a meaningful difference in patient care. Join us in our Toronto office and be part of a team dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology.
