Communications Advisor

Gairdner Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gairdner Foundation is seeking a Communications Advisor to enhance its profile and engage diverse audiences. With responsibilities including the implementation of communication strategies, content creation, and managing social media, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the biomedical research field, in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Possibility of contract extension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations or digital marketing.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, translating science for public audiences.
• Track record in managing social media and creating content.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications to engage audiences and raise the profile of the awards.
• Plan and implement projects to grow awareness of the Gairdner Awards.
• Create compelling video and graphic content to highlight laureates.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Digital marketing

Writing

Storytelling

Graphic design

Video content creation

Social media management

Job description

The Gairdner Foundation—home to Canada’s most prestigious biomedical research awards—is seeking a Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications that raise our profile, celebrate world-leading science, and engage broad audiences across Canada and internationally.

About the Gairdner Foundation

The Gairdner Foundation was established in 1957 to recognize and reward international excellence in fundamental research that impacts human health. Annually, eight awards are given : five Canada Gairdner International Awards for biomedical research, one John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, specifically for impact on global health issues, and two Canada Gairdner Momentum Awards, recognizing mid-career Canadian investigators.

The Gairdner Foundation believes in coming together to openly discuss science to better engage the public, understand the problems we face, and work together to find solutions. Since its founding, outreach events and programs have been developed to inspire the next generation of scientific innovators and foster an informed society. By engaging in outreach programs across Canada, The Gairdner Foundation acts as a convener with the public, policymakers and other stakeholders on the impact of science in our everyday lives.

Job specifics :

• Plan and implement communications projects to grow awareness of the Canada Gairdner Awards and related events
• Lead the communications strategy for our annual awards announcement—including media outreach, press releases, content development, and liaising with laureates and their institutions
• Maintain and update the Gairdner website with news, events, and program information
• Create compelling video and graphic content to highlight laureates and their research
• Manage Gairdner’s social media presence across X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky
• Monitor and report on social media engagement and performance
• Support outreach and nomination campaigns through digital channels and direct communications
• Support the Foundation's $25 million fundraising campaign through the production of campaign collateral materials
• Contribute to sponsorship and government reporting, including preparing communications summaries, analytics, donor reports, stewardship reports and gift announcements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, or digital marketing
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, especially translating science for public audiences
• A track record of managing social media and creating content calendars
• Graphic design and video content creation skills
• Familiarity with media outreach and communications planning
• Interest in science, global health, and research is a strong asset

What We Offer :

• Annual salary of $75,000
• Hybrid work environment (downtown Toronto office + remote flexibility)
• Possibility of contract extension

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, high-impact organization and help amplify the stories of scientists making a difference around the world.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] by July 11, 2025.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Non-profit Organization Management

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