Chief Communications and External Relations Officer – North York General Hospital – Toronto, ON

Company: North York General Hospital

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $188829.81 – 227505.53 per year

Job date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:37:40 GMT

Job description: presence, this role will encompass government relations, media relations, digital communications, social media, stakeholder… with a demonstrated ability to define and achieve a vision through to execution. Academic preparation in Marketing, Communications…

The role involves managing government and media relations, digital communications, social media, and stakeholder engagement. It requires a proven ability to define and execute a vision, along with academic background in marketing and communications.

Chief Communications and External Relations Officer – North York General Hospital – Toronto, ON

Company: North York General Hospital

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $188829.81 – 227505.53 per year

Job date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:11:55 GMT

Job description: North York General Hospital (NYG), affiliated with the University of Toronto and partnering with over 50 different academic institutions, is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals. We offer our diverse community a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across multiple sites. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for people-centred care. Working together with our patients and their families, we are making a world of difference.Our staff, physicians and volunteers have a history of transforming health care to better serve our patients. We are leaders who adopt the most innovative health information technology, strategists who carefully chart patient flow and find ways to reduce wait times, and visionaries who dream of, and work towards, the ideal patient experience. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest care. We put our patients first in everything we do.Our Vision: World-Class Care, 24/7For over half a century, NYG has been at the heart of our communities, providing exceptional care to families and individuals. As a hospital of choice to work, practice and learn, we are recognized locally and nationally for our leading-edge approach to health care. But we won’t stop there.By 2035, NYG will be a fully 24/7 organization, delivering tests, treatments, appointments, and care team connections every day, at times that best meet patients’ and families’ needs. Care will be hyper-personalized, shaped by what matters most to each individual. We will remove barriers for underserved groups, working closely with diverse communities to understand their needs and bridge care gaps. How will we accomplish this? Our 5 Strategic Directions, guided by our strategic goals – People and Culture; Specialized Excellence, Health Equity; Connected Care; and Personalized Experiences.Position SummaryReporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Communications and External Relations Officer will help profile NYG as Canada’s leading academic community hospital system. The Chief Communications and External Relations Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy for both internal and external audiences. With an opportunity to strengthen NYG’s external communications presence, this role will encompass government relations, media relations, digital communications, social media, stakeholder and community engagement.On a practical level, you willThe Chief Communications and External Relations Officer will be responsible for ensuring all communications activities are developed, implemented, and measured to effectively support NYG’s mandate and reflect the organization’s new Strategic Plan 2025-2035, World Class, 24/7, brand positioning, and narrative. The Chief Communications and External Relations Officer will partner and collaborate across the organization and health system to support a stakeholder-driven approach that ensures that both internal and external organizational partners are actively engaged and supported in a wide range of NYG’s communications initiatives. The Chief Communications and External Relations Officer will work in close collaboration with the North York General Foundation in ensuring an aligned and consistent ‘one voice’ philosophy for external messaging and brand management.QualificationsThe successful candidate will bring a record of accomplishment in strategic communications, ideally in the Ontario health system or broader public sector. This key leadership role requires someone that excels at team development, multi-faceted communications execution, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and who is skilled at working on multiple complex projects with a variety of programs and partners. The successful candidate will possess outstanding executive competencies including exemplary communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to define and achieve a vision through to execution. Academic preparation in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required.What We OfferAt North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.How to ApplyThink you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact: Pamela Colquhoun, Partner at pcolquhoun@boyden.com and Jim Stonehouse, Partner at jstonehouse@boyden.com.

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North York General Hospital (NYG), affiliated with the University of Toronto and over 50 academic institutions, is a leading community academic hospital in Canada. It provides a range of acute, ambulatory, and long-term care services, aiming to enhance patient-centered care through collaboration. NYG’s vision is to deliver world-class care 24/7 by 2035, focusing on hyper-personalized care and reducing barriers for underserved groups.

The Chief Communications and External Relations Officer, reporting to the President and CEO, will drive NYG’s communications strategy, enhancing its presence externally through government relations, media, digital communications, and community engagement. This leadership role requires expertise in strategic communications, particularly within the health sector, and strong interpersonal skills.

NYG values inclusivity and is committed to accommodating diverse needs during the hiring process. Interested candidates can apply by contacting Pamela Colquhoun and Jim Stonehouse through the provided emails.

Manulife – District Vice President (External Wholesaler) – Ontario

Company: Manulife

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:38:04 GMT

Job description: Reporting to the VP Regional Sales for Ontario, the External Wholesaler is accountable for the development and implementation of a strategy that establishes Manulife Investments in our sales channels. Dealing directly with Financial Advisors, they will be responsible for promoting all products within Investments as well as providing a solution based method to selling.Success will be measured through the establishment of new sales in Manulife Investment products. Building new relationships as well as solidifying existing ones will also be key.Position Responsibilities:Achieve aggressive sales targets and annual production goals.Identify and pursue new relationships within the Financial Advisor network.Provide new insights to advisors to help them develop business.Give advisor and investor seminars.Work with the internal wholesaler and territory coordinator to develop new sales.Develop effective and professional working relationships with other Manulife field partners including representatives from Manulife Investments, Professional Services Team and key partners in all Business Units.Maintain agreed upon levels of virtual and face to face contact with the Advisors in the region and record daily activities using the current contact management system.Develop and share ongoing standard methodologies, sales, marketing and business development ideas and strategies with peers and Advisors.Required Qualifications:5+ years Investment Sales experience with extensive and detailed knowledge of Financial Services industry and capital markets.Participation in the sale of Investment Products through one or more of the following: MFDA, Select Non-Bank IIROC.In-depth knowledge of mutual fund, ETF, and SMA platforms.Successful completion of IFIC mutual funds course or CSC.Ambitious and highly organized.Proven strength in:Decision makingProject and business planningCreative thinkingInterpersonal/communications:Listening, resolving conflict and presentations skillsComputer proficiencyAll aspects of the sales processTerritory Coverage:Predominately MGA and MFDA with some non-bank IIROC coverage.
Greater GTA / GTA West (Toronto to Burlington).When you join our team:We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .Working Arrangement RemoteSalary & BenefitsSalary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact for additional information.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.