Communication Associate - Jay & Sari Sonshine Centre (JSSC)

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Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Neurology, Krembil Brain Institute (KBI)

Reports to: Dr. Aleksandra Pikula

Hours: Temporary PT 20 hours weekly

Salary: (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status: TPT (1 year with potential to become permanent)

Posted Date: September 18th 2025

Closing Date: October 5th 2025

The Jay and Sari Sonshine Centre for Stroke Prevention & Cerebrovascular Brain Health at Toronto Western Hospital is currently recruiting a Communication Associate to work with our team to promote and communicate about various innovative projects in education, quality improvement and clinical practice around brain care/health to improve current stroke prevention initiatives, interventions, and programs. Under the co-supervision of Dr. Aleksandra Pikula and the Program Coordinator Angela Verven the Communication Associate will be responsible for creating engaging and informative content across various platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, social media-related research, social media SEO, social media marketing, website management, and a passion for innovation and creativity, while working with high productive outputs.

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Research

· Conduct thorough social media-related research on brain health and stroke prevention related topics - lifestyle, sex/gender disparities, innovations, global public health, community-based initiatives

· Create clear and compelling content for websites, blogs, social media, and other platforms

· Develop storytelling and narrative communication of our achievements, events, publications, and research breakthroughs

· Optimize content for search engines using appropriate keywords and SEO techniques

· Edit and proofread social media content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

Communication Strategy & Management

· Develop communication materials for meetings, workshops, and other events

· Create a streamlined process for distribution and communication across all communication channels (internal and external)

· Develop and manage our social media presence (posts, videos, etc.) - currently LinkedIn, with expansion to additional platforms

· Collaborate with the clinical and scientific team to develop content strategies

· Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content writing

Website & Digital Presence

· Build and manage website with an external partner (mandatory skill)

· Collaborate with graphic designers to create visually appealing content

· Assist with email marketing campaigns and copywriting, as needed

· Contribute to the development of e-commerce product description

· Proven work experience as a Communication Assistant/ Health Care related Content Creator or similar role (experience in health care, public health, community health is mandatory)

· Website build and management in Drupal experience with external partners is mandatory

· Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

· Strong knowledge of SEO principles and best practices

· Proficiency in social media marketing and email marketing strategies

· Experience developing communication materials for professional events and workshops

· Demonstrated ability to create streamlined communication processes

Mandatory Technical Skills

· Basic understanding of CSS and web design principles

· Familiarity with content marketing strategies and techniques

· Experience with graphic design software is a plus

· Knowledge of digital marketing trends and tools

Core Competencies

· Ability to create engaging content that captivates our audience

· Strong storytelling abilities to communicate complex medical and research achievements

· Experience managing multi-channel communication strategies

· Excellent project management and organizational skills

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.