Communications Advisor

Communications Advisor – The Hospital for Sick Children Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading‑edge research and education.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement communications plans, including articles, newsletters, researcher profiles, and web content.

Develop and update reports, analyses, briefings, and presentations to support Institute staff and initiatives.

Liaise with IMHA team members, researchers, and diverse external contacts/partners to design and deliver tailored communications materials.

Generate visual materials to support effective communication and engagement.

Prepare materials such as reference documents, presentation slides, and briefings for Institute Advisory Board meetings and other events.

Implement outreach and engagement strategies to grow the audience across Communications channels, including trainees and community organizations.

Identify gaps and opportunities for Knowledge Translation activities, develop plans, and co‑create content.

Create and execute a social media strategy, prepare monthly content plans, develop content, manage scheduling and track key performance metrics.

Coordinate with media partners and CIHR's central communications team to ensure accurate and timely representation of IMHA activities.

Develop communications materials for events, including posters and booth assets.

Collaborate with team members to support planning of IMHA events, meetings, and webinars (in‑person and hybrid).

Conduct environmental scans and background research (including social listening), and stay current on relevant technologies and trends to inform communication strategies and Institute initiatives.

Ensure communications reflect best practices for inclusive language, accessible digital design, and ethical use of digital technologies.

Conduct a review of the IMHA web pages on the CIHR site, including relevant metrics, and work with the web team to improve clarity and structure of the content.

Essential Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing scientific reports, newsletters, and other public‑facing materials.

Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook at an advanced level.

Illustration and design skills, including experience creating digital assets for social media; proficiency with content design software such as Canva, InDesign, Photoshop.

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Ability to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification in communications, digital communications, public relations.

Experience in health and life science communication (including interviewing subject‑matter experts and translating content to accessible materials) and social media analytics.

Experience collaborating with media providers and coordinating outreach campaigns.

Experience planning and managing public and external contact/partner‑facing events.

Basic video editing skills.

Fluency in both official languages is an asset.

Benefits

Eligible for employee benefits coverage, including health and dental benefits.

Access to staff wellness programs and a supportive work environment.

A workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Employment Details

Full‑time, 2‑year contract (renewable), based in Toronto, with occasional travel within Canada to attend workshops, meetings, and conferences.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. If you require accommodation during the application process, please let us know at the time of invitation to interview.

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