Knowledge Translation & Communications Lead - Health Promotion

Salary Details

Job Summary

Come work as a Knowledge Translation & Communications Lead - Health Promotion with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Knowledge Translation & Communications Lead - Health Promotion to join the Healthy Public Policy team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Knowledge Translation & Communications Lead with VCH you will:

• Be accountable for developing, planning, and implementing strategic health promotion communications materials and strategies on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Office of the Chief MHO.
• Play a crucial role in fulfilling internal and external communication needs in the context of the Healthy Public Policy and KT activities in the OCMHO.

Key activities and work products include knowledge translation and knowledge mobilization, data visualization, digital shareables, communication plans and strategies, report layout and graphic design, and strategically supporting campaigns and events or other initiatives to promote population health created within the Office of the Chief MHO.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, desktop publishing and graphic design or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of progressive related strategic multimedia communications experience.
• Knowledge of the health care industry and/or public sector experience is a significant asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and proactively with diverse teams engaged in different content areas relating to population health (Environmental, behavioral, and social determinants etc.).
• Deep familiarity with and experience using Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Competency with data visualization software. Experience using Tableau is considered a major asset.
• Blends strategic insight into issue framing with ability to translate technical and scientific knowledge into publicly accessible and impactful messaging.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in campaigning and strategic communications.
• Ability to translate data and health evidence into compelling visual formats, social media sharables, and other accessible content.
• Traditional and social media campaigning and basic public relations competencies.
• Uses advanced skills and experience in journalistic and business writing, as well as the skill to develop compelling written and multimedia presentations to target and engage a variety of external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work with confidential government information with the highest degree of professional care and ethics.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.