Careers

Job Description

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications & External Relations, the Senior Communications Advisor will play a critical role in shaping and delivering strategic communication plans that keep employees and the communities we serve informed and engaged.

We’re looking for a self-starter who can think strategically, act decisively, and deliver results. You’ll lead high-impact projects, provide expert counsel to senior leaders, and manage complex communications challenges with confidence.

This role requires exceptional writing skills, media relations experience including reputation and issues management, and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic communications planning for internal and external audiences, aligning with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Advise senior leaders on communications strategies, reputation management, and proactive media engagement.
• Develop and deliver communications plans for change initiatives, employee engagement, and external relations activities.
• Serve as the primary media contact for the region, managing inquiries, interviews, and proactive outreach to enhance our profile in the community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, health care partners, and key stakeholders.
• Create compelling content for multiple channels such as internal platforms, social media, press releases, speaking notes, Q&As, and more.
• Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications.
• Monitor emerging issues and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and maximize engagement.
• Collaborate with Medavie communications colleagues on corporate social media and brand initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations or other related field and five+ years related experience.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including editing, proofreading and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver communications strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to simplify complex information into clear, engaging messages.
• Media relations expertise, including proactive outreach and issues management.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing sensitive, confidential matters.
• Knowledge of digital communications trends and innovative engagement strategies.
• Solid project management skills and ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours and occasional travel.

Other Key Skills:

• Team player with a strong focus on supporting colleagues, trying new approaches and delivering results.
• Strong interpersonal, project management and relationship-building skills with an ability to work with multi-stakeholder teams in a fast-paced environment, across locations and operating companies; responds to requests quickly and professionally.
• A self-starter and problem-solver who works well independently and as part of a geographically dispersed, virtual team.
• Understanding of best practices to communicate across a diverse, hybrid employee-base.
• Strong understanding of change management theory and practice.
• Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Webex.
• Flexible to work outside of normal hours and open to occasional travel.

What’s in it for you?  

What makes us a different kind of employer? Our award-winning culture, a team who really cares, unmatched training and support are all dedicated to ensuring you are set up for success.
What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization.
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance.
• Hybrid work option.
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day.
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success.
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development.

Salary Range: $73,465–$100,000

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.

The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our recruitment process may involve automated tools, including AI, to assist in screening applications.

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If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) serves as a voluntary professional body representing physicians across Saskatchewan, with membership comprising over 90 percent of the province’s physicians. The SMA also offers membership for medical students and residents undertaking their training within Saskatchewan.

As the unified voice of the medical profession in the province, the SMA advocates on behalf of its members and engages in negotiations for physicians operating under fee-for-service, salaried, and alternative payment models.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, permanent Communications, Specialist, Media Relations to join our growing team! 

The Communications Specialist, Media Relations, helps shape and amplify the voice of Saskatchewan’s physicians. This role leads the development of clear, credible and timely communications that support media engagement, member communications, public understanding, and advocacy priorities. 

Working in a fast-paced, issues-driven environment, the Specialist develops key messages, supports spokespersons, and responds to emerging issues with sound judgment and a strong understanding of the health system. 

This position is based on-site at our office in Saskatoon, SK, with a voluntary hybrid work option allowing remote work from home up to 2 out of 5 days per week subject to approval under our Hybrid Work Arrangement policy.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Media Relations & Issues Management 

• Respond to media inquiries in a timely manner, coordinating interviews and follow-up 

• Write and produce media materials including releases, statements, backgrounders and advisories 

• Develop clear, concise key messages, Q&As and briefing notes for SMA leadership 

• Prepare and support SMA spokespersons (including the President) for media interviews 

• Provide basic media coaching and contribute to formal training sessions 

• Monitor media coverage and emerging issues; flag risks and opportunities 

2. Member Communications 

• Develop and deliver clear, timely and relevant communications for SMA members (physicians) aligned with organizational priorities and key messages 

• Write and edit content for member audiences across channels, including email, website and publications 

3. Writing & Advocacy Support 

• Write and edit advocacy materials, reports, briefing documents and web content 

• Develop speeches, speaking notes and presentations for SMA leadership 

• Translate complex health system issues into clear, public-facing language 

• Support development of campaigns and issue-based communications initiatives 

4. Email and Direct Communications 

• Develop, format and distribute high-volume email communications using email marketing platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with organizational priorities 

• Manage distribution lists and audience segmentation to support targeted and effective communication 

• Monitor email performance metrics and apply insights to improve engagement 

 5. Content Development 

• Develop and produce stories and profiles highlighting physicians and system issues 

• Contribute to newsletters, website content and organizational publications 

• Identify opportunities to proactively communicate key issues, stories and priorities 

 6. Digital & Web Support 

• Update and maintain website content to ensure accuracy and timeliness 

• Support digital and social media content aligned with media activities and campaigns 

7. Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Work with internal teams and physician leaders to gather information and develop messaging 

• Build constructive working relationships with media contacts 

8. Other

• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Communications

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in communications, journalism, public relations or related field 
• >3 years of relevant experience (media relations, journalism, public affairs or similar) 
• Strong writing and editing skills  
• Experience dealing with media or in a newsroom is a strong asset 
• Understanding of public affairs or health care issues is an asset 

Salary:

 $70,298 – $95,109 per annum commensurate with experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan  
• Group Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• $600 Annual Employee Wellness Program
• On-Site Gym
• Work/Life Balance – 35 hour work week
• Optional Earned Days Off program in addition to annual Vacation Entitlement 

Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Applications including cover letter and resume can be sent via email directly to careers@sma.sk.ca by June 22, 2026.

The SMA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

We thank all interested candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) serves as a voluntary professional body representing physicians across Saskatchewan, with membership comprising over 90 percent of the province’s physicians. The SMA also offers membership for medical students and residents undertaking their training within Saskatchewan.

As the unified voice of the medical profession in the province, the SMA advocates on behalf of its members and engages in negotiations for physicians operating under fee-for-service, salaried, and alternative payment models.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, permanent Communications, Specialist, Digital Content & Storytelling to join our growing team! 

The Communications Specialist, Digital Content & Storytelling, brings the work and voices of Saskatchewan’s physicians to life through engaging digital content. This role creates compelling stories and multimedia content that support advocacy priorities and connect with key audiences across social and digital channels.   

This is a hands-on production role focused on creative execution, with an emphasis on storytelling, video and audience engagement.  

This position is based on-site at our office in Saskatoon, SK, with a voluntary hybrid work option allowing remote work from home up to 2 out of 5 days per week subject to approval under our Hybrid Work Arrangement policy.

Key responsibilities include: 

Email and Direct Communications  

• Develop, format and distribute high-volume email communications using email marketing platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with organizational priorities  

• Manage distribution lists and audience segmentation to support targeted and effective communication  

• Monitor email performance metrics and apply insights to improve engagement  

  Digital Content Creation  

• Plan, create and publish content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc., using content calendars and management tools  

• Shoot and edit short-form video (primarily mobile) for social and web  

• Capture basic photography and short interviews to support storytelling  

• Write engaging captions and adapt content for different platforms  

  Storytelling & Content Development  

• Develop compelling stories about physicians and health care   

• Produce written and multimedia content for website, campaigns and publications  

• Work with internal teams to translate initiatives into audience-friendly content  

• Develop content that engages both member and public audiences  

• Identify opportunities to proactively communicate key issues, stories and priorities    

Website Management  

• Maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and usability  

• Support improvements to user experience and content organization   

Campaign & Brand Support  

• Execute communications campaigns  

• Ensure content aligns with SMA brand and visual identity  

• Assist with creation of simple graphics or templated materials   

Analytics & Continuous Improvement  

• Track performance of digital content and provide basic insights  

• Adjust content approaches based on engagement trends   

Other 

• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Communications 

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in communications, marketing, digital media or related field  

• >3 years of relevant experience in digital communications  

• Demonstrated experience creating social media video content (portfolio required)  

• Experience managing social media accounts and websites  

Salary:

 $70,298 – $95,109 per annum commensurate with experience. 

Perks & Benefits: 

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan   

• Group Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance 

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 

• $600 Annual Employee Wellness Program 

• On-Site Gym 

• Work/Life Balance – 35 hour work week 

• Optional Earned Days Off program in addition to annual Vacation Entitlement 

Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Applications including cover letter and resume can be sent via email directly to careers@sma.sk.ca by June 22, 2026.

The SMA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

We thank all interested candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.