Assistant to the Director of Communications, Legal and Corporate Affairs

Salary Class 39

This competition is open to all.

Working in healthcare in the Côte-Nord region means choosing to develop professionally alongside passionate colleagues and a welcoming community. We are looking for engaged and motivated managers who act in accordance with our values of respect, collaboration, cohesion, transparency, and recognition.

Our vast region, a large part of which has been designated a "Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Region" by UNESCO, offers unparalleled quality of life and breathtaking landscapes. The Côte-Nord is 272,290 km² of space to nurture your passions and achieve your ambitions.

The CISSS de la Côte-Nord serves a population of approximately 90,000 residents across a territory of nearly 1,300 km of coastline from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, including Anticosti Island and the northern cities of Fermont and Schefferville. It operates about 50 facilities and employs around 4,000 people.

To learn more about our organization and beautiful region, visit: https://www.cisss-cotenord.gouv.qc.ca/carriere/travailler-en-sante-sur-la-cote-nord/

Responsibilities

Under the authority of the Director of Communications, Legal and Corporate Affairs, the incumbent holds a key strategic and operational support role for all services within the division. They assist the director in the overall management of internal and external communication activities of the establishment, as well as those of the Legal Affairs Service. They promote the mission, values, and the overall service offerings of the establishment.

The incumbent supports the director in overseeing official communications of the organization to ensure uniformity, consistency, accuracy, and professionalism of the messages disseminated. They also act as the responsible party for the protection of personal information of the organization. They update and implement various communication strategies to support the mission and priorities of the division.

They support the director in coordinating relationships with internal and external partners, including political bodies, media, partner organizations, and key stakeholders. They assume responsibility for certain corporate affairs activities, including the preparation of official documents, coordination of events, and dissemination of public information. They contribute to the preparation of press conferences and public interventions by individuals representing the organization.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in administration, communication, or a relevant discipline*;
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience*;
• Significant professional or management experience in a similar position;
• Excellent strategic communication skills (analysis, writing, simplification, argumentation);
• Very good understanding of the healthcare and social services sector, its administration, and its legal framework.
• Any other combination of education and experience may be considered in accordance with Santé Québec guidelines and the establishment's orientations.

Desired Qualities

• Innovation and creativity;
• Ability to establish interpersonal relationships with all employees and partners and build trust;
• Motivational leadership focused on achieving results;
• Capacity to manage complex problems and solve them creatively;
• Customer-centered management.
• Information

For more information, please contact Kellie Lévesque at the following number: 418 589-2038 ext. 342922.

You have until August 2, 2026, before 4 p.m. to apply by sending your application to the following address: ...

The CISSS de la Côte-Nord has an employment equity program and encourages women, Indigenous people, visible minority members, and people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations may be offered to people with disabilities upon request, depending on their needs.

We thank all individuals who demonstrate interest in this position and clarify that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.