Research Assistant (Communications)

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and professional development

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Research Institute of the MUHC seeks a Research Assistant with communications expertise to develop and implement a national medication safety and deprescribing campaign. You will coordinate network activities related to public awareness, education, and research while reporting to the Laboratory Director with input from the Assistant Director.

You will prepare communications, manage social media, draft official letters, and support grant preparation, ethics docs, and contracts, working within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sciences, health sciences, or communications.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of French and English writing/communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage communications for national health promotion campaign.
• Develop and implement a communications plan and strategy.
• Write, review and edit news, events, press releases, website content, social media, and newsletters.

Skills

French (advanced)

English writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in sciences/health communications

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

MailChimp

Squarespace

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

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

Department / Research Program: Clinical Practice Assessment Unit

The Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CADeN) is a national health promotion and research organization dedicated to reducing medication-related harm by improving medication safety and appropriateness across Canada. We are a small, dynamic team driven by a big mission. Our work and impact span the country—from public awareness campaigns and health professional education to province-wide research trials and influencing national medication policy.

We are seeking a Research Assistant with experience in communications to join our team and lead the development and implementation of an ongoing national health promotion campaign on the theme of medication safety and deprescribing. This person will also be responsible for coordinating some of the network’s activities, as it relates to public awareness, health care education, Indigenization and/or research.

In this role, you will report directly to the Laboratory Director while also receiving guidance and direction from the Assistant Director.

General Duties

• Prepare and manage communications as part of the Network’s national public health promotion campaign on medication safety
• Develop and implement a communications plan and strategy for the Network.
• Write, review and edit material such as news and articles, events, press releases, website content, social media posts and newsletters for the Network. Prepare and implement content calendars.
• Manage and maintain the Network’s social media presence, initiate new and creative growth strategies. Monitor and report on results and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Draft and prepare official letters and email communications.
• Develop and design the Network annual report.
• Support roll-out of Network operations including committee coordination and activities directly related to research projects, such as literature reviews, grant preparation, scientific reports, and the preparation of ethics committee documents and contracts.
• Perform administrative tasks directly related to the projects, as required or assigned by the project lead

Standards of performance

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent ability to work and perform under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Result-oriented thinking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Tactful and diplomatic.
• Maintains high levels of confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Field of Study: Sciences, health sciences, communications

Other Education Considered An Asset For This Position

Work Experience: 1-2 years

Required Skills

This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.

• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
• Outstanding English writing and communication skills
• Ability to develop communications in multiple mediums, including written communications and PowerPoint/PREZI (or similar) presentations
• Excellent computer skills (e.g. ability to create attractive documents in Microsoft Word, professional PowerPoint presentations, graphs in Excel)
• Experience working with online and social media platforms such as Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, MailChimp and Squarespace
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with the general public, health care professionals, researchers and community/health organizations
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in working with diverse communities an asset
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with limited direction
• Ability to handle multiple programs and/or priorities simultaneously

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Work Site: 2155 Guy Street

This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

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, [e-mail]