MEDIA CONSENT FORM - Women's College Hospital

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Women’s College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with
a primary focus on the health of women. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want
to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and
groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed
to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.
An exciting Permanent Full-Time opportunity as a Scientific Information Officer is available at Women’s
College Research Institute, reporting to the Director of Research Operations and the Vice President Research,
Women’s College Hospital.
Women’s College Research Institute (WCRI) at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is leading the nation and the
world in research to advance women’s health and develop innovative health system solutions for all.
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
Working in partnership with WCH’s Strategic Communications department and Women’s College Hospital
Foundation as well as WCRI’s leaders, operations team and scientists, the Scientific Information Officer will
inform, oversee, support and execute a comprehensive strategy that supports WCRI’s mission and strategic
priorities, and that increases the profile and impact of our scientists’ work. The incumbent will play an integral
role in a broad range of strategic advancement activities designed to support our funding success rates,
promote our research to key stakeholders and grow our academic profile.
The incumbent will lead:
Writing/editing support for WCRI’s large-scale grant applications, and for specific targeted competitions
WCRI’s high priority advancement opportunities including the coordination and writing of nomination
packages for awards
WCRI’s targeted strategic communications documents and presentations on behalf of the Vice-
President, Research, Women’s College Hospital
WCRI’s organizational and corporate communications, including regular contributions to meeting
briefing notes, speaking points and slide presentations
Knowledge translation activities associated with WCRI-led projects
A collaborative effort with WCH Strategic Communications to develop WCRI-led external
communications, including Impact, our quarterly newsletter (print and email), WCRI annual report,
website, WCRI-led social media activities, relevant events, etc.
The incumbent will support:
WCH’s external communications involving research, including Connect (a bi-weekly e-newsletter), the
WCH annual report, the annual patient handbook, relevant media relations and social media activities,
relevant events, etc.
WCH Foundation’s requests for support to highlight the impact of WCRI’s research.
This position plays a role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and
processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications/Skills:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Scientific writer with at least three years experience in an academic or research environment and the
demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly communicate the impact of complex scientific ideas. The
ideal candidate will hold a bachelors degree and a certificate in corporate communications.
Previous knowledge and experience with the science of women’s health, innovative models of care,
and health services research, as well as knowledge of funding sources and the non-profit sector, is an
asset.
A familiarity with provincial and national health research granting agencies as well as previous
experience with grant applications and tri-council funding is an asset.
Experience preparing speaking points.
Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion and tact combined with a
willingness to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a challenging, nuanced and dynamic
environment.
Strong multi-tasking and time and project management skills as well as the ability to respond rapidly to
emerging tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to act as a champion for WCRI and its scientists in a variety of internal and external
environments.
Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint are essential. Experience with InDesign and ModX an asset.
Experience with web management and design an asset.
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles,
practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.
Please forward resumes via email to HR@wchospital.ca with the position title in the subject
line.
We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants who are selected to be
interviewed will be contacted.
Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is
committed to fairness and equity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal
peoples, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups and women. Accommodation will be
provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities
policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.