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Position Title: Manager, Internal Communications Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: J uly 22, 2026 Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time Position Status: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week with limited evening and weekend requirements Salary Range: $90,000 -$100,000 commensurate on skills and experience and plus Group Benefits & HOOPP Position Reports to: Interim Associate Vice President, Development, Communications and Fundraising Primary work location: Oshawa with flexibility to work at other DCHC sites as required. Organization Who We Are: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being. Who We Serve: DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill. How We Work: Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education. Why Join Now: This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community. Position Overview The Manager, Community and Partner Relations is a newly created leadership role that advances DCHC’s five-year Strategic Plan by leading community engagement, stakeholder relations, and strategic partnerships that strengthen DCHC’s reputation, expand its impact, and support improved health outcomes across Durham Region. The role focuses on: Developing and executing an integrated strategy for community relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships. Building trust and meaningful relationships with community leaders, residents, health system partners, elected officials, government funders, and local organizations. Ensuring outreach and engagement activities align with organizational priorities, access-to-care initiatives, and long-term community health outcomes. As a visible ambassador for DCHC, the Manager promotes the organization’s mission, services, and impact while fostering partnerships that advance access, equity, innovation, and system integration across the region. Key Responsibilities: Lead an integrated external communications and community engagement plan that advances the following priorities: Community Engagement & Relationship Building Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy that increases awareness of DCHC, its services, and its impact. Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, civic and community organizations, business leaders, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders. Identify community needs, priorities, and engagement opportunities that inform responsive outreach, access-to-care initiatives, and population health planning. Represent DCHC at community meetings, public forums, conferences, events, and partnership initiatives. Public Affairs Strategy Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, provincial, and federal government representatives, public health agencies, healthcare system partners, community organizations, and business leaders. Monitor go