Vice President Corporate Communications

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Vice President Communications to join our executive leadership team!

This role can be based at the corporate office in Fredericton, or in another community in New Brunswick, to be negotiated.

With an annual budget of $1.4 billion, 14,000 staff, 1,200 physicians, 1,300 volunteers, 17 foundations and 16 auxiliary and alumnae organizations, Horizon Health Network is the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick and the second largest in Atlantic Canada. Committed to delivering quality and safe care in English and French to patients, clients and their families, Horizon operates 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics and offices throughout New Brunswick. It provides services to New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Horizon is dedicated to educating the health care leaders of tomorrow by training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, and is home to the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and Memorial University's clerkship programs. Other collaborative education programs include the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board-accredited Horizon Pharmacy Residency Program, the Clinical Psychology Residency Program, The Moncton Hospital Post Graduate Dietetic Internship Program, The Horizon School of Radiography in Moncton and Saint John.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP, Communications is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and contributes to setting overall vision, direction and priorities for the organization. This role aims to strengthen Horizon’s presence in the health care industry and New Brunswick, meaningfully engage stakeholders and effectively communicate Horizon’s priorities, services and performance with internal and external audiences including staff, physicians, Foundations, volunteers, media, government and other communities of interest. Ultimately, the VP, Communications contributes to the overall success and growth of Horizon by effectively listening, advising and communicating information in a resonant, values-based way, building strong relationships, and working with Horizon leaders to promote a positive brand image and reputation.

Through the incumbent’s executive-level leadership, the VP, Communications oversees the development, execution and measurement of communications, engagement and marketing activities aimed at achieving Horizon’s brand and reputational goals. This includes the development and delivery of strategies and materials that foster public accountability and trust. The VP, Communications is accountable for the integration of internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, government relations, issues and crisis communications management, media relations, organizational and program marketing and Horizon brand stewardship, among other activities typically housed within communications and marketing functions.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced, energetic and influential leader who wants to make a significant impact in health care and in the lives of New Brunswickers. The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, with more than 20 years of progressive experience that includes leading system-wide communications integration and transformation within complex, multi-site organizations. A demonstrated ability to work effectively in partnership with senior leaders, boards, and government officials and departments will round out your qualifications, as will the ability to shape, delegate to and mentor a high-performing team. Exposure to the public sector is helpful, as is an understanding of or affinity with Maritime communities, culture and partnerships that define Horizon’s environment.

Interested? Apply Today!

Applications for this position are to be e-mailed to Kerry.Kennedy@HorizonNB.ca on or before end of day on Friday, April 11, 2025.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.