COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The 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 DESCRIPTION

Union: Non-Union

Site: Toronto General Hospital / Toronto Rehabiltation Insitute

Department : Public Affairs & Communications

Reports to: Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $55,224 - $69,030 per annum

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: November 14, 2024

Are you an up-and-coming, organized, and self-motivated communications professional with 2-3 years of full-time work experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a creative and strategic communications team? If so, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of External Communication, the Communications Coordinator is a dynamic and organized individual passionate about healthcare and innovation. You will play a crucial role in executing UHN's omni-channel communications and marketing strategy, focusing on social media, media relations and event planning. The role is hybrid with at least two days a week onsite at Toronto General and/or Toronto Rehab - University Centre. You will also go to other UHN sites as needed for assignments.

Who You Are

• An early-career communications professional eager to build your experience working on social media, media relations and event planning deliverables in a large, complex organization.
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and is self-motivated to deliver high-quality products that meet strategic goals.
• Naturally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in developing and following guidelines.
• Comfortable working under pressure, adaptable to ambiguity, and solutions oriented.

Overview of Daily Responsibilities

• Media Monitoring: Prepare media monitoring reports and track media coverage.
• Social Media Management: Post, listen, and engage on multiple social channels.
• Content Creation: Collaborate on content creation, including social media posts, media releases, and short-form articles. Shoot and edit short-form videos as needed.
• Event Support: Assist in organizing, executing, and attending UHN special events.
• Media Relations: Assist with media queries, coordinate interviews, and support media relations activities.
• Project Management: Ensure project deliverables are properly stored and managed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across UHN in a respectful and productive manner in support of department initiatives and deliverables.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage a variety of tasks such as supporting the creation of social media reports, creating and maintaining databases, placing service orders, proofreading, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• A degree or diploma in a related field (Communications, Marketing, Public Relations)?
• 2-3 years administrative support in an agency or other creative environment
• 2-3 years experience with enterprise social media?
• 2-3 years experience in media relations

Skills and Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills?
• High attention to detail?
• Systems thinking
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Self-motivation
• Versatile interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment?
• Ability to juggle multiple demands with competing timelines and tight deadlines?
• Positive can-do attitude, flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities?
• Experience with MS Office products, common photo/video editing tools, social media tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout, Sprinklr)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Join Our Communications and Marketing Team?

We are a dynamic team of outstanding communications and marketing professionals at Canada's #1 Hospital. If you're ready to bring your A-game to make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in healthcare communication. Be sure to include a cover letter!

Why 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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.