Job Description

About SickKids

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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 - nor could it be maintained - 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't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The

Senior Communications Advisor (Research Institute)

will join the dynamic Communications & Public Affairs team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), contributing to the Research Institute & Strategic Initiatives communications sub-team.


As a

strong storyteller and strategic communicator

, you'll be at the forefront of amplifying SickKids research breakthroughs. Reporting to the Manager, Communications (Research Institute & Strategic Initiatives), you'll craft news releases and feature stories that spotlight the publications, projects and people driving scientific excellence and innovation at the SickKids Research Institute.


Your work will shape how our discoveries are shared with the world, making complex science accessible and engaging. You'll collaborate with researchers, staff, patients and families, developing communications strategies and products that elevate the visibility and influence of SickKids research. If you thrive on translating complex topics into compelling narratives and enjoy advising teams on how to maximize their reach, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Explore examples of our work in the SickKids newsroom.

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Here's what you'll get to do

Collaborate with researchers and research staff to identify and develop compelling stories about new research publications, funding and grants, initiatives and people spotlights Translate complex information into accessible, engaging communications for varied audiences Write and edit for a range of channels and formats, including news releases, feature stories, website and intranet content, social media copy Assist Research Institute groups with communications plans, recommending strategies and tactics to maximize the reach and impact of research communications Support the development and production of the Research Institute newsletter Interview and obtain consent from patients and families for relevant stories and events Contribute to planning and execution of Research Institute events, announcements and shoots Participate in the Communications & Public Affairs on-call rotation
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Here's what you'll need

Essential requirements:

Degree/diploma in Communications, Journalism or a related area 5+ years of progressive communications experience Strong writing and verbal communications skills, with the ability to plain language complex information for different audiences and channels Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently Attention to detail, initiative and interpersonal skills Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Assets:

Experience in a science communications role and/or media relations experience Experience working in a healthcare, research or university setting Working knowledge of Mailchimp and familiarity with Google Analytics
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Employment Type

1.0 FTE (Full time 35 hours/week, 18-month contract) Hybrid working environment (3 days/week on-site, 2 days/week remote) Eligible for pension and employee benefits (health and dental)
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Submission Instructions

Please follow these steps when submitting your application:

Apply with one file (maximum file size: 5MB) containing your

resume and cover letter

, explaining your interest and experience alignment with the role. Additionally, upload

ONE best writing sample

(max 5MB) by logging into

SickKids Careers > My Job Applications > My Cover Letters and Attachments > Add Attachment > Personal References

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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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. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

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.