PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada
Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Public Relations
Position Available: Summer Co-op Student (mid- May to August 31, 2025).
Facility Description:
For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care
with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive
environment for our 171 residents.
Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team includes professionals
from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care,
occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.
With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new
facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.
We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee.
Additionally, Ocean View is in a vibrant community with over 20 local shops and restaurants,
creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.
Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the Director of Community Relations, provide and/or assist with internal and
external communications, support foundation fund development activities, and administrative
duties.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in a relevant, post-secondary program such as; Marketing, Communications,
Public Relations, Business, Journalism.
• Possess the following characteristics and skills
o strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy
o effective oral and written communication skills
o excellent organizational and planning skills
o digital design
o creative problem-solving and good assessment skills.
• Ability to use social & digital media to effectively communicate or respond to others
• Previous experience with the elderly preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft products (word, excel, publisher)
Responsibilities:
• Liaise with other departments to assist with content and creation of the staff newsletter
• Support implementation of all internal and external communications/ PR plans
• Monitor and maintain all social media platforms
• Participant in internal staff committees (diversity and morale and engagement)
• Fund development
• Liaise with Volunteen Supervisor for cross promotional activities
• Demonstrate commitment promote a quality culture
• Maintains ethical standards in the scope of job responsibility
• Champions the mission, vision and strategic directions established by Ocean View
• Maintain and promote health and safety standards and procedures according to Ocean
View guidelines and resident care standards to a level consistent with recognized provincial
standards including ethical guidelines.
• Promote a safe and healthy workplace for staff, volunteers, residents and their families
We Offer:
• Free on-site parking
• Bus stop at entrance
• A supportive interdisciplinary work environment
• Leadership development
Salary: $18.00 per hour, 40 hours per week
Hours of Work: The regular hours of work for this position are intended to be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday. Given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be a need to flex
hours outside this range.
Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.
Please address cover letter to:
Courtney Gilfoy, Director Community Relations
cgilfoy@oceanv.ca
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
1909 Caldwell Road, Eastern Passage, NS, B3G 1M4
Please apply with cover letter and resume by Friday April 11th, 2025.