Manager, Communications

If you are passionate about building meaningful connections, telling impactful stories, and making a difference in the lives of others, consider a rewarding career with Shannex.

At Shannex, we believe Great People inspire meaningful connections and lead the way to better living. As a trusted leader in senior living, healthcare, and long-term care, we are committed to creating exceptional experiences for our residents, patients, families, and team members. Joining Shannex means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization where your work directly contributes to enhancing the lives of seniors and strengthening communities.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Communications to join our growing Brand team.

This role supports operations across New Brunswick and offers the flexibility to work from Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Quispamsis, Miramichi, NB, or Halifax, NS , allowing you to build your career while maintaining the work-life balance that matters most to you.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic communicator who thrives on building relationships, influencing outcomes, and bringing ideas to life.

As a key member of an integrated team of communications, marketing, digital, and creative professionals, you will help shape how Shannex connects with residents, patients, families, team members, government partners, media, and communities. Your expertise will help strengthen our reputation, advance strategic priorities, and amplify the stories that showcase our impact across Atlantic Canada.

In this role, you will:

Design and implement forward-thinking strategic plans that support meaningful partnerships with internal partners, government, media, and community organizations. Your efforts will enhance the organization’s reputation, build trust, and support Shannex’s five-year strategic plan

Lead the development and execution of community engagement strategies that foster an environment where the voices of residents, patients and their families, and internal and external partners are heard

Build and maintain relationships with government, public, media and community organizations, and recognize opportunities for growing these partnerships.

Establish and nurture strong relationships with the internal leadership team. Proactively identify needs and develop plans to ensure audiences can access, understand, and meaningfully engage with information

Take charge of issue management and provide support in media relations. Serve as the organization’s spokesperson when required, representing our values with integrity and clarity, and maintaining open channels of communication

Analyze health care, longevity principles, long-term care, and seniors’ living sectors to identify emerging trends and provide strategic insights that inform planning and decision-making

Prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects and complete time-sensitive tasks.

Create compelling and informative content for a variety of platforms, including briefing notes, speaking notes, and materials for senior leadership

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:

An undergraduate degree or college diploma in Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of 5 years in progressive communication roles

Proven verbal and written communication skills in English and French

Experience or training in community engagement and media relations is considered an asset

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care

A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.