Manager, Communications

Your Opportunity: Covenant is a community of organizations ― Covenant Health, Covenant Care, Covenant Living, Covenant Family Health and Covenant Foundation ― working together to serve Albertans with compassion and dignity. We care for people at every stage of life at 29 sites in 16 communities across the province, providing primary and family health care, acute care, continuing care and independent living solutions, palliative care, mental health services and rural health services. Rooted in Catholic tradition and relationships, we walk alongside those we serve and honour each person’s story, values and needs. As Manager, Communications, you will play a key leadership role in shaping how our organization connects with people across Alberta’s healthcare system. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful, purpose-driven work that strengthens trust, supports our teams and brings our mission to life through clear, compassionate and strategic communication. You will guide a team of communications professionals who partner with leaders across the organization, helping navigate complexity, support change and respond to critical moments with confidence and clarity. Your work will influence how we engage patients, residents, staff, partners and the public, ensuring our voice reflects who we are and the care we provide. In a dynamic and evolving environment, you will help position Covenant for the future by advancing innovative communications strategies, strengthening relationships and supporting a culture of engagement, transparency and excellence. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by supporting the people, strategies and systems that enable quality, compassionate care across the province. Join Covenant today and help us build a healthier Alberta! Description: Reporting to the Senior Corporate Officer, Communications & Marketing, the Manager, Communications provides strategic and operational leadership to a high-performing communications team supporting Covenant. This role leads the planning, development and evaluation of integrated internal and external communications strategies that support organizational priorities, strengthen reputation and enhance stakeholder engagement. The Manager oversees a team of senior advisors and advisors who act as trusted business partners to executive and senior leaders, providing expert counsel in areas such as strategic communications, change management, issues and crisis communications, media relations and public engagement. The Manager is accountable for ensuring communications programs align with Covenant mission, values and strategic plan, while also advancing provincial influence, organizational growth and public trust. This includes leading corporate storytelling, digital and media strategies, and ensuring consistent, effective messaging across all platforms. In addition to strategy, this role is responsible for building strong internal and external partnerships, including with government, healthcare partners and community stakeholders. The Manager also leads team development, resource planning and performance management, fostering a collaborative, innovative and high-impact communications function. The Manager leads the Communications team in its work across all aspects of Covenant including Health, Care, Living, Family Health, and new ventures. NOTE: This position is based in Edmonton and requires regular in-office presence. Eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) may be considered upon successful completion of probation. This position is non-unionized.* Classification: Manager

• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Communications
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-APR-2026
• Date Available: 04-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $54.76
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $82.14
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration or a related field, along with 10 years of progressive leadership experience in communications within a large, complex organization. Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered. Additional Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate brings experience advising executive and senior leaders along with broad generalist expertise across core communication services including integrated digital and print communications. They have demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams that deliver on strategic objectives. This role requires strong leadership capabilities including confident decision making the ability to address complex issues and the ability to mentor inspire and build confidence in others. The successful candidate has a proven ability to set long-range direction, anticipate emerging trends, guide organizational change and deliver high-quality communications programs in a complex environment. They possess a strong understanding of communications best practices emerging trends and technologies and apply them strategically to advance organizational goals. Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to build strong relationships across government public agencies and internal teams. The candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effectively manages priorities in a fast-paced environment. They bring integrity alignment with Covenant Health’s Mission Values and a commitment to collaboration continuous improvement and service excellence. Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Communications, Business Administration or a related field. A professional designation such as IABC or CPRS. Experience in healthcare and/or public sector environments.