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In support of the SickKids 2025 Strategy and the vision of Unprecedented Outcomes Powered by Precision Child Health (PCH), SickKids is looking for a dynamic Senior Communications Advisor who has a proven ability to provide strong communications support to internal and external collaborators, work independently, thrive in an ambiguous environment, and distil complex concepts into clear and accessible communications.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications (Research Institute & Strategic Initiatives), and working closely with the Precision Child Health Team, and the SickKids Foundation, the successful candidate will support the development and day-to-day oversight of internal and external communication strategies related to PCH.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

• Work with leaders and staff to develop comprehensive PCH communications strategy (internal and external).
• Work with stakeholders to develop a clear and concise PCH lexicon.
• Oversee the day-to-day execution of the PCH communication strategy in collaboration with the Communications & Public Affairs department at SickKids & the PCH Team.
• Lead the development of project planning and content development for a staff (internal) PCH SharePoint site.
• Provide strategic communications advice to internal partners at SickKids and the SickKids Foundation.
• Write and edit for a variety of channels and styles, including news releases and stories, speaking notes, scenario notes, presentation decks, and web and social content.
• Act as primary client liaison with external and internal groups and vendors; and
• Support event planning and execution for related events.

Here's What You'll Need
Essential requirements:

• Degree/diploma or relevant experience in Communications, Journalism or related area.
• 5+ years of progressive communications experience, including communications planning.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading, with the ability to use plain language to communicate complex medical and scientific information for different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, initiative, professional demeanour and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with social media platforms, SharePoint, Mailchimp and Google Analytics.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to inclusive communications and the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Assets:

• Experience in health care, hospital or academic research environment is preferred.
• Interest in and knowledge of precision medicine, health care and scientific research trends is an asset

Here's What You'll Love:

• Flexible Hybrid work environment. Join the SickKids Team and work alongside the best & brightest. Freedom to innovate & be your authentic self. Supports include: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Wellness & Peer Support Programs, and Group Benefits Program.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you’ll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Employment Type: 1.0 FTE (35 hours/week)

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’s 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.

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