Communications Assistant

**Regular/Temporary** - Temporary **Job Title** - Communications Assistant - JD1142 **Job ID** - 72119 **Location** - HSC- Central Campus **Open Date** - 09/22/2025 **Job Type** - Limited Term (>12 months) **Close Date** - 10/01/2025 **Employee Group** - Unifor Unit 1, Staff **Favorite Job** **Department** - FHS MGD Initiative **Salary Grade/Band** - Grade 6 **Salary Range** - $22.94 - $36.83 (hourly) **Contract Duration** - 12.3 Months **Hours per Week** - 35 **Posting Details** **Schedule** - Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm **Education Level** - 3 year community College Diploma in Communications or Multimedia Design **Career Level** - Requires 2 years of related experience **Hourly Rate** - $22.94-$36.83 (hourly) Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. The Communications Assistant will work closely with the Marketing Manager and the Program Manager and innovation team to amplify the work, impact, and successes across our programs. This role will provide support within a growing team by creating social media content, creating engaging communications, and assisting with event promotion and coordination. The Communications Assistant will play a key role in building awareness, celebrating achievements, and strengthening the reach of health innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives. General Description: Organize and perform a full range of administrative duties that require a thorough understanding of established functions, policies, and procedures. Design multimedia content for print, web and video in accordance with University brand guidelines. Plan and coordinate a variety of events. Responsible for providing direction to others in how to carry out work tasks. Duties and Responsibilities: - Design multimedia content for print, web and video in accordance with University brand guidelines. - Liaise with a variety of stakeholders to promote department in print and online, in cooperation with internal departments. - Collect and develop content for a variety of communications including but not limited to, newsletters and press releases. - Collect, analyze, assess and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and developing recommendations for final approval and implementation. - Plan and coordinate a variety of events, committees and activities. - Prepare estimates of time and resources required for various events, conferences and activities. - Complete travel expense reports, electronic cheque requisitions and purchase orders. - Monitor budgets, verify data and reconcile event accounts. - Update and maintain information and content on websites and social networks. - Resolve issues relating to events, committees and activities. - Take meeting minutes for committee meetings. - Create a variety of documents including, but not limited to, correspondence, reports and procedure manuals. - Update and maintain confidential files and records. - Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies. Supervision: - Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks. - Ensures adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff and volunteers. Qualifications: - 3 year Community College Diploma in Communications or Multimedia Design. - Requires 2 years of related experience. Assets: - Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress. - Experience with social media accounts and developing written and creative content for posting that drives engagement and follower growth. - Knowledge of or experience with the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. - Availability to start on prefferd start date; October 14, 2025 **How To Apply** **Employment Equity Statement** McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact: - Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or - Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or - School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679 to communicate accommodation needs. **Vaccination Mandate - FHS** This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. S