Communications Advisor (Research Institute)

Job Title:

Communications Advisor (Research Institute)

Organisation:

Research Institute of the MUHC

Work Location:

SITE ADMIN. GUY

Job Category:

Administration, human ressources and finance

Salary:

$48,503.00 - $90,090.00 /Year

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the incumbent will provide bilingual communication services to inform and engage the RI-MUHC community of researchers, trainees, employees, as well as its diverse network of partners, followers and the wider public. The Advisor will promote the RI-MUHC in a manner consistent with the organization’s commitment to excellence in biomedical research and to improving the health of individual patients across their lifespan.

General Duties
Develop written and visual content to promote scientific discoveries, research events, and stories of excellence from the researchers, trainees and staff at the RI-MUHC. Liaise with stakeholders to develop and edit relevant content.

•Adjust content for sharing via multiple communications channels, including the RI-MUHC's website, intranet and social media, striving to maximize audience reach while maintaining the highest professional standards,

•Assist in maintaining and improving the RI-MUHC's various communications channels, including website, intranet, email and social media,

•Build audiences for various communications channels, working with multiple stakeholders to maximize engagement,

•Effectively support and promote activities and events relevant to the RI-MUHC community,

•Participate in the development of annual goals, objectives and action plans for the RI-MUHC Communications team,

•Coordinate with McGill, MUHC, and other external communications teams as required,

•Participate in special projects and perform other duties as requested.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study: Communications, Journalism or a degree in a scientific discipline with strong communications experience from a work environment

Work Experience: 3+ years experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

•Fluent in French and English, spoken and written,

•Superior writing skills,

•Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of individuals and organizations,

•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision,

•Knowledge of the university and healthcare sector an asset,

•Understanding of biomedical research an asset.

Status : Full time
Pay Scale: $48,503.00 to $90,090.00 Commensurate with education and work experience.
Work Shift: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm with flexibility
Work Site: Mainly telework with onsite requirement for events, meetings, etc.

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
•Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities;
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]

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