Communications Specialist, Research Strategy

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

**Job Posting #913832**

**Position: Communications Specialist, Research Strategy**
**Site**:OPG
**Department**:Research Strategy
**Reports to**:Director, Research Strategy and Development
**Hours**: 37.5 Hours per week
**Salary**: $71,916 - $89,895 annually (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
**Status**: Permanent Full Time

**University Health Network (UHN)** is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of **Communications Specialist** **in our **Research Strategy** Department.
- Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made The University Health Network a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

Research across UHN's seven research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, health education, medical technologies, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

**Primary Responsibilities**

The Communications Specialist, reporting to the Director, Research Strategy and Development, will be responsible for developing various strategic and operational communications materials (electronic, print, and other media) involving complex scientific information, health/medical research, strategic initiatives, and/or research operations within the Science & Research portfolio. These materials will be for various audiences, including the public, the medical and scientific community, administrators, external partners, and leaders and executives.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with research experience who want to gain more experience in developing, strategically positioning, editing, and disseminating scientific documents for different audiences.

**Experience and Education**
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a Science or health science-related discipline or recognized equivalent (biomedical sciences preferred), or mix of health science education and experience required.
- Two (2) years practical experience in academic research laboratories and scientific writing (e.g., research manuscripts, proposals, etc.) required.

**Skills and Capabilities**
- Outstanding writing, editing/proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Outstanding attention to detail.
- Excellent critical thinking skills. Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting data.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to exercise initiative, multi-task, prioritize different types of work with competing deadlines, and respond with agility.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
- Proficiency in graphics software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.) an asset.
- Experience with social media strategy an asset.
- Experience with event planning and management an asset.
- Ability to use good judgment and think strategically in complex situations.
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements.

**Interpersonal Relationships**
- Ability to establish solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, potentially with competing interests, to deliver high-quality communications products.
- Excellent client service skills, with the ability to effectively work in a diverse environment and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds, and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**Posting Date**: February 2, 2023** Closing Date**: February 18, 2023

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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