Communications Specialist

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the ICR Scientific Director and Assistant Director, the Communications and Projects Lead is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of communications and knowledge mobilization (KM) activities in support of the Institute’s strategic priorities. The role contributes to advancing cancer research across Canada by supporting collaboration and engagement through the coordination of projects, meetings, workshops, and events.

The incumbent applies strong project management and organizational skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, to develop and deliver clear, accurate, and accessible content tailored to diverse audiences. This includes translating complex scientific and research information into formats suitable for a range of stakeholders and dissemination through multiple communication channels, with a high standard of quality and attention to detail.

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), headquartered at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is one of the thirteen institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). ICR advances cancer research in Canada by developing new national research initiatives and coordinating Canada‑wide efforts supported by federal, national, and provincial partners.

Duties

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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.