Communications Assistant, Content Writer

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.

The 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

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.

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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.