communications specialist

Posted on August 07, 2026 by Employer details College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)

Job details

*Education and experience:* *About us:* The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (the College) is the regulatory body for registered nurses in the province of Manitoba, dedicated to promoting excellence in nursing practice and ensuring public safety. The College was established in 1913 and is governed under The Regulated Health Professions Act which sets out our responsibilities. * We regulate registered nursing practice in Manitoba * We support RNs to provide safe, competent, and ethical care * We set standards for education, registration, and practice * We take action when the standards are not met *Our Values:* * *Trusted: *We act with integrity in every interaction as the best way to enhance our sustained regulatory impact and to ensure our standing as a reputable, trustworthy and unbiased partner * *Progressive: *We seek progress, embrace risks and pursue innovative operational and regulatory practices to ensure our continued excellence and impact in a dynamic environment * *Accountable: *We are transparent and take ownership for our actions, decisions and outcomes * *Relationship Oriented: *We challenge the status quo for meaningful collaboration with partners and greater transparency and ease of navigation for applicants, registrants and the public *Job Summary:* The Communications Specialist helps plan, implement, and evaluate communication activities and initiatives that support the College?s mandate and strategic objectives. They collaborate with their team and colleagues to provide communication counsel, coaching and support, and aim to build positive relationships with interest-holders. *Scope of this position:* * Plans, manages and coordinates communications projects from concept to completion, including creating, editing and proofreading website content, social media content, multimedia content, College publications, presentations and promotional materials in collaboration with communications team members, subject matter experts and other College staff. * Plans, implements and evaluates social media strategies. * Plans, writes for and liaises with designers to manage the production of the annual report. * Plans, writes articles for and coordinates with other departments to produce content for the College website. * Monitors, analyzes and reports on effectiveness of communications initiatives and recommends improvements based on available measurement and data tools. * Plans, writes for and maintains the College?s website and intranet. * Proactively identifies potential issues and opportunities for interest-holder and public engagement. * Provides customer service during registration renewal period including phone, email, online chat and social media support. *Education and Experience:* * Minimum 3 years of related experience, and an understanding of common communications best practices * Experience planning, writing, editing, creating and formatting a wide variety of print and electronic communication materials * Experience in customer service with excellent people skills and the ability to work as part of a team * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Experience interpreting complex policies, regulations, and/or legislation for a variety of audiences * Knowledge of video production and multimedia content development * Experience managing company social media accounts * Experience working with the media * Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro and Acrobat * Knowledge of Canadian Press style, accessibility and readability/plain language principles * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including a basic understanding of databases *Conditions Of Employment* * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada * Must provide a satisfactory criminal record check upon hire This position requires excellent organizational skills, flexibility, motivation to be self-directed, an ethical regard for confidentiality of information and professional presence. The College is committed