Ornge Careers

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – NORTHERN ONTARIO

Reference #: 2026-55

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

This role is an exciting opportunity to help strengthen Ornge’s communications in Northern Ontario, where more than two thirds of our patient transports take place.

Based at Ornge’s Thunder Bay base (reporting in person a minimum two days per week), the Corporate Communications Officer – Northern Ontario will provide support to a variety of organizational initiatives related to communications, public awareness, education and community relations projects aimed at building community and public awareness, with a focus on Northern Ontario. In addition, the successful candidate will build key relationships with community organizations and stakeholders in our Northern base communities (Kenora, Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Moosonee, Timmins and Sudbury) and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will also support broader organizational communications initiatives related to social and digital media, media relations and internal communications.

Key Accountabilities:

Community/Stakeholder Relations:

• Develop community and stakeholder outreach strategy, calendar and plan. 
• Identify community events in Ornge’s interest, including career fairs, public events, trade shows, partnered events with community groups, etc., and plan for participation.
• Coordinate special events and outreach activities. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment-related initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong and positive relationships with community groups including local emergency services, hospitals, Indigenous communities, schools and educational institutions.
• Regularly travel to communities throughout the province, including Ornge base communities, and represent the organization among stakeholders and the general public. 

• Maintain display material and handout inventory. 
• Respond to questions from stakeholders and general public.
• Facilitate and lead base tours, media events, and other face-to-face/virtual interactions.
• Promote the organization as an integral part of Ontario’s healthcare system and an employer of choice.
• Inform stakeholders, members of the local media, and the public on Ornge’s role and processes.

Multi-Media/Digital Media Production: 

• Capture multi-media at Ornge’s northern bases and communities, including staff profiles, patient stories, photography, videography, podcasts, etc. 
• Work with Corporate Communications colleagues to produce high quality content in line with Ornge’s social and digital media strategy, and distribute these via Ornge’s channels (website, intranet, social media platforms, etc.). 

Internal Communications: 

• Support internal communications activities aimed at fostering a well-informed workplace among staff, with a particular focus on communication within Northern bases.
• Work with Base Managers on internal communications initiatives. 
• Establish strong working connections with front line staff and help tell the story of their service to multiple audiences

General Communications Support: 

• As a member of Ornge’s communications team, collaborate and support other projects within the department, including media relations, social media, issues management, writing website content and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Communications-related disciplines such as public relations or journalism is required.
• 2+ years’ experience in communications and/or community relations is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Technical expertise and experience in multimedia production is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in a healthcare or aviation-related organization will be considered an asset.

Total Rewards:

• Health and Dental Benefit Plan Optional Enrolment.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Optional Enrollment.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.