Communications Strategist (Public Health)

TL;DR

Communications Strategist (Public Health): Managing day-to-day communications for the School of Population and Public Health with an accent on strategic planning, media relations, and program promotion. Focus on translating complex research for public audiences, developing storytelling initiatives, and aligning communication goals across diverse academic divisions.

Location: Canada

Salary: $6,747.50 – $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a leading research-intensive university, with the School of Population and Public Health focusing on epidemiology and public health services.

What you will do

• Develop and implement communication priorities and strategic plans for the School.
• Collaborate with the Faculty of Medicine communications team to align news and announcements.
• Lead storytelling, media relations, and the promotion of academic programs within the school.
• Create and manage content for social media, including video clips, blogs, and illustrations.
• Write speeches for the School Director and produce a bi-weekly internal newsletter.
• Provide strategic guidance and standards for communication across various centers and programs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including journalistic business writing.
• Ability to adapt writing styles for different media requirements and audiences.

Nice to have

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Journalism.
• Experience translating complex research for a general public audience.
• Proficiency with WordPress and social media analytics tools.
• Working knowledge of graphic and web design principles and desktop publishing software.
• Experience creating podcasts, webcasts, and video presentations.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, inclusion, and fairness in the workplace.
• Work environment that values diverse perspectives and intersectional anti-racist lenses.
• Opportunity to work within a high-impact, research-intensive academic setting.
• Flexible approach to adopting best practices in digital engagement.