Communications Coordinator

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 217384 
Department/Program: Communications, Engagement and Change, Communications, Engagement and Change 
Location: Halifax  
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE)  x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: 04/20/2026
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $29.1678 - $36.4597 /hour
Closing Date: March 20, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The Communications Coordinator reports to the Director, Communications, Engagement & Change, and works closely with communications team colleagues, supporting either directly or indirectly, the strategic directions of IWK Health, and ensuring that all communications activities align with the values and attributes of the IWK. The Communications Coordinator maintains a high degree of confidentiality, manages own work efficiently and effectively, accepts accountability for own actions and demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the team. Coordinator is comfortable with new media and strives for innovative ways to engage audiences.

The Communications Coordinator collaborates with Communications team colleagues to build a strong IWK Health brand in the Maritime community through various communications vehicles including media relations, social media, IWK website, Annual Report to the Community and special events. Contributes to external communications strategy development and execution. Liaises with external vendors as required.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary program in communications, marketing, journalism, media studies or public relations is required.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• 1-2 years experience
• Previous work term/experience in a health care environment or a similar role an asset
• Experience using visual communication to translate complex information an asset
• Previous experience in a high volume, high output public relations department an asset 

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.