Job Description

About SickKids

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. Our reputation would not have been built \xe2\x80\x93 nor could it be maintained \xe2\x80\x93 without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World. Don\xe2\x80\x99t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world\xe2\x80\x99s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

ENRICH (Empowering Next-generation Researchers In perinatal and Child Health) is a national perinatal and child health research training platform whose mission is to increase capacity for research, using an equitable, and accessible training model. ENRICH provides cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary training and mentorship networks for perinatal and child health researchers, creating a seamless pathway from learner to leader in a cross sectoral career. For more information on ENRICH please visit https://enrichyourscience.ca/. One of the main focuses of this role will be clinical trials with the IMPaCT (Increasing capacity for Maternal and Paediatric Clinical Trials) team. Are you passionate about social media, communication, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion? Are you interested in becoming a critical member of a collaborative and dedicated team committed to improving perinatal and child health and well-being in Canada? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a Communications Advisor to join the ENRICH and IMPaCT team. Reporting to the Program Manager, this individual will work with leadership within ENRICH and IMPaCT, contributing to the implementation of a range of communications activities, aimed largely at an external audience, to increase awareness and uptake of the activities and outputs of the platform, with attention to underrepresented populations and the for-profit sector. The Communications Advisor is a project planner and implementer. This position requires a strong team player and gifted writer who has a proven ability to independently manage multiple files in a creative, efficient manner.

Here\'s What You\'ll Get To Do

• Manage all client relationships, implementing strategies to grow and promote connections while maintaining an up-to-date list of all members of the platform.
• Create and update communications guidelines in alignment with best practices in the health and international development sector.
• Develop communication plans and carry out communications activities that increase understanding of the platform value and its mission.
• Lead, develop and strengthen partnerships with Indigenous lead organizations, Black community lead organizations, and organizations lead by underrepresented populations in Canada.
• Lead in the development and drafting of various newsletters, articles, tweets and blog posts.
• Develop content and manage social media channels as well as the platform websites, writing and editing content.
• Represent the platform at meetings with partners regarding communications and approve content being published by partners to ensure adherence to platform style, branding and content guidelines.
• Act as the initial point of contact for social media activities, including strategic communications planning and content development and posting.
• Regularly liaise with partners, in terms of communications strategy and content sharing.
• Act as a primary monitor for all social media channels to provide analytical data and strategic plans to the evaluation committee
• Lead the communication of platform events and updates including award competition and deadlines, seminars, webinars, in-person and virtual sessions, retreats, symposiums, knowledge mobilization plans, and organizing meetings for committees and platform partners.
• Engage actively with community partners and organization to determine training needs for diverse populations
• Manage a multitude of client relationships including media relations and regularly provides strategic communications planning expertise and execution of plans.

Here\'s What You\'ll Need

• Degree/diploma in Communications or a related area is required.
• Significant communications or public affairs experience, preferably in a healthcare or health research setting.
• A minimum of five years\' experience in one of the following: (1)a social media company, public affairs firm, or company where you focused on healthcare or health research communication, or (2) the public affairs or communications branch of an organization in the healthcare, research, pharmaceutical, health distribution sector.
• Experience in writing, and editing to transform complex subject matter into plain language for newsletters, web stories, blogs and tweets
• Demonstrated ability to identify and create compelling, engaging and innovative digital content for both social media and websites.
• Proficient in Office 365, WordPress/Elementor, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media outlets
• Familiar with Redcap and cVent
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to manage relationships well
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while remaining organized and prioritizing workflow
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Works well independently and as a team member
• Able to cope with pressure and multiple competing deadlines
• Interacts with colleagues in a consistently professional manner

Employment Type: 3-year contract with benefits. Full-time (35 hours per week). Hybrid work from home and in-office model.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team. When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially. Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s receipt of all necessary documentation. FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded. How to Apply Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application. If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.