Events and Marketing Associate

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.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Position Summary:
Reporting to the ICR Scientific Director and Assistant Director, the Events and Projects Lead plays a key role in planning and delivering the Institute’s workshops, meetings, and national events that support collaboration and advance cancer research across Canada. The role coordinates all aspects of event delivery - from logistics and communications to budgeting, purchasing, and travel expense processing -ensuring activities are executed efficiently and to a high standard.

This position requires strong organizational and project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and exceptional attention to detail. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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.