The Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA), established by the Government of Saskatchewan, focuses on recruiting and retaining health professionals locally, across North America and internationally. The organization plays a crucial role in connecting talented health professionals with opportunities at the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and other health employers across the province. With a mission to strengthen the healthcare system in Saskatchewan, the SHRA offers comprehensive support to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Reporting to the Manager of Marketing & Communications, we’re seeking a creative, detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will help lead the development and execution of marketing and communications strategies to attract healthcare professionals to Saskatchewan. Implement communications policies, practices, procedures and plans; promote the overall strategic direction of the organization through internal and external communications and marketing efforts; management of issues and the management of the SHRA and Health Career Saskatchewan’s reputation and brand; enhancement of media relations, government relations and community relations; develop corporate publications; and management of online and social media editorial content.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration or journalism is preferred.
Other Education and Training: Minimum of five years' experience in corporate communications, marketing or public relations in a large, complex, multi-stakeholder organization.
Competencies
- Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies aligned with the SHRA’s recruitment objectives and the Government of Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources Action Plan.
- Prepare an annual organization-wide communications plan and create a comprehensive annual event marketing plan to support recruitment and retention goals.
- Work with SHRA Marketing & Communications team, partners and stakeholders in rollout of new brand Health Careers Saskatchewan for provincial healthcare recruitment, ensuring all materials follow brand guidelines.
- Develop consistent messaging for Saskatchewan healthcare recruitment through collaboration with internal teams, healthcare stakeholders and external vendors.
- Support the Recruitment & Retention and Community & Stakeholder Engagement teams with the planning of events and career fairs and the development of marketing and communication materials.
- Support the CEO and Executive Leadership Team with marketing and communications requests.
- Coordinate and produce digital campaigns across web, social media, email and advertising platforms.
- Maintain and update the Health Careers Saskatchewan website and social media channels with fresh, engaging content.
- Lead the SHRA’s market research to identify trends, opportunities and best practices in healthcare recruitment marketing and communications.
- Monitor, analyze and report on campaign performance using tools such as Google Analytics and social media insights.
- Support community engagement activities undertaken by the SHRA.
- Responsibilities will include the development and publication of recruitment materials such as brochures, presentations, videos and promotional items, as well as writing and editing copy for press releases, newsletters, the annual report and other corporate documents.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube Instagram, X, etc.).
- Proven experience with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, WebinOne, HeyOrca, Mailchimp or similar.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong time management, organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Intermediate photography, video editing and graphic design skills.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day. Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
Travel Required: Some travel may be required.
Expected Start Date: January 4, 2027
Location: Saskatoon
Deadline to Apply: November 26, 2026
Please send resume and cover letter to info@saskhealthrecruitment.ca.
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