Communications Assistant, Content Writer

Job title:

Communications Assistant, Content Writer

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: Hydro Place – 700 University Avenue
Department: Office of Research Trainees
Reports to: Manager, Office of Research Trainees
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: N0:04
Hours: Up to 5 hours/week
Salary: $29.17 – $36.46 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary, Part-Time
Closing Date: February 14The mission of UHN’s Office of Research Trainees (ORT) is to contribute towards research productivity and excellence at UHN by providing leadership and support in research trainee and postdoc-related matters.​ The ORT develops high-quality resources, programming, and opportunities to help research students and postdoctoral researchers excel in their research and build their research and professional development skills.Working under the direction of the Manager, Office of Research Trainees, the Communications Assistant will help build awareness of the ORT’s resources, programs and opportunities by contributing to effective communication internally and externally. The Assistant will create relevant communications and content to engage current and prospective research trainees and postdoctoral researchers, including summaries of recent events and workshops. They are responsible for ensuring the prepared material is professional, engaging, and effective for the audience and platform.Duties

• Write, contribute to, and edit engaging content for the ORT’s website, newsletter, social media, and other communications, as needed.
• Craft event and workshop summaries from the research student or postdoctoral researcher perspective, highlighting key take ways and lessons learned. Where possible, workshop recordings will be provided. In-person attendance at events may be occasionally required.
• Liaise with relevant ORT staff to plan, edit, publish, and promote content.
• Track and analyze metrics and utilize to boost engagement.
• Adhere to submission deadlines.

Qualifications

• Graduate student at UHN.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills required.
• Previous experience with writing engaging communications for a broad readership required.
• Well-developed time management skills and proven ability to work in an efficient and organized manner required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team as required.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience using WordPress, Canva, Adobe Photoshop and social media is an asset.

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.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.

Expected salary

$29.17 – 36.46 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 04:30:49 GMT

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