Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

The Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is a fully accredited healthcare organization located in a beautiful community in the Ottawa Valley. The DRDH healthcare campus is comprised of the following:

• Deep River and District Hospital
• Four Seasons Lodge (long-term care)
• North Renfrew Family Health Team

We are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant. This is a full-time, temporary position working on site.

The Communications Assistant works collaboratively with senior leadership to execute communication strategies to help the organization achieve its strategic objectives and maintain consistent organizational messaging. The Communications Assistant carries out day-to-day functions related to public relations, marketing, branding, internal and external communications.

The role supports communications activities at the project and regional levels and works closely with Ontario Health Team communications teams to align messaging with existing communication strategies. The position contributes to promoting organizational culture and values by ensuring they are visible, embedded and upheld in both internal and external communications.

Duties of this position:

• Draft, coordinate, and distribute communications materials and publications for internal and external audiences
• Maintain the website and social media presence
• Support community engagement activities
• Prepare draft and final versions of reports including the corporation’s annual report, press releases, and correspondence
• Responsible for crisis communications
• Prepare and distribute internal communications such as staff updates, newsletters, announcements, and internal notices
• Support senior leadership communications by preparing internal-facing materials and presentations for review
• Assist with maintaining positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders
• Support initiatives that promote awareness of organizational programs, services, and activities
• Support recognition initiatives highlighting organizational achievements and milestones
• Attend special organizational events and activities

Complete Job Description

• Post-secondary education in marketing, advertising, communications, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience supporting public relations and media relations strategies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Experience using social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite)
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and writing, with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities under minimal supervision
• Highly creative and motivated, with the ability to follow established brand and messaging standards
• Professional demeanor with flexibility and adaptability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to conduct research, compile information from multiple sources
• Understanding of general medical terminology
• Exceptional attendance

Assets:

• Experience in the healthcare sector
• Photography and/or videography experience
• Basic understanding of website content management

Apply Online

Closing: January 19, 2026.

 Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those from equity-deserving communities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), DRDH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage, please notify us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made to meet your needs.

Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the review or assessment of applicants. All applications are reviewed and considered by trained human resources personnel and hiring managers.