MEDIA CONSENT FORM - Women's College Hospital

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Women’s College Hospital is a world leader in women’s health and Ontario’s only stand-alone academic
ambulatory care facility. 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 Research Communications Advisor exists in the
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 WCRI’s leaders, operations team and scientists, WCH’s Strategic Communications
department and Women’s College Hospital Foundation, the Research Communications Advisor will inform,
oversee, support and execute a comprehensive research communication 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 communications activities designed to promote our
research to key stakeholders and support our funding success rates.
The incumbent will lead:
WCRI-led external communications, including Impact, our quarterly newsletter (print and email), our
annual report, our website, occasional WCRI-led media relations and social media activities, relevant
events, etc.
WCRI’s organizational and corporate communications, including regular contributions to meeting
briefing notes, speaking points and slide presentations
WCRI’s targeted strategic communications documents and presentations on behalf of the Vice-
President, Research, Women’s College Hospital
WCRI’s high priority advancement opportunities including the coordination and writing of nomination
packages for awards
Writing/editing support for WCRI’s large-scale grant applications, and for specific targeted competitions
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 communications 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.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Qualifications/Skills:
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.
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.
Demonstrated ability to inform, execute and evaluate a communications plan.
Experience preparing speaking points,
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 our research institute 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.
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.