Senior Communications Advisor Research Communications

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor – Research Communications. This role involves leading the development of strategic communications to promote mental health research. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in communications, a background in a related field, and excellent storytelling abilities. A collaborative mindset and proficiency in digital tools are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in communications or knowledge translation.
• Experience in a research or academic health sciences setting is an asset.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging stories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for research communications and marketing tactics.
• Create and produce high-quality written and visual content.
• Coordinate and deliver research communications activities and events.
• Maintain and update research web content and digital platforms.
• Build relationships with scientists and research staff.

Skills

Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills

Proficiency with digital communications tools

Ability to build effective working relationships

Education

Post-secondary education in communications or related areas

Graduate degree or certificate in biomedical communications

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Hootsuite

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital; it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full‑time contract (12 months) Senior Communications Advisor – Research Communications to lead the development and delivery of strategic communications, knowledge translation and storytelling that highlight CAMH’s world‑class research and impact.

Reporting to the Manager of Research Communications within Public Affairs with matrix reporting to ROSS leadership, this position will play a key role in shaping and executing integrated communications strategies that amplify CAMH’s research excellence, build reputation and engage internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be a strategic and creative communicator who thrives in a research‑driven environment and can translate complex scientific concepts into accessible, engaging stories and visuals across a number of platforms that inspire action and understanding.

The successful candidate will provide biomedical and research communications support across CAMH, developing written scientific content, visuals and messaging that make complex findings accessible and compelling. They will also support research‑specific event coordination and communications for Research Institute initiatives. The role requires a strategic, detail‑oriented communicator who can manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining close collaboration with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and implementation for the development of written research communications and marketing tactics (including press releases, website text, newsletters, social media, internal communications and reports) for the purposes of mental health promotion and knowledge translation.
• Create, edit and produce high‑quality written and visual content that translates complex scientific and research concepts into accessible, engaging formats for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate and deliver research communications activities and events including launches, symposia and knowledge exchange initiatives; provide administrative and organizational support for meetings, outreach and dissemination efforts across the CAMH research community.
• Maintain and update research web content and digital platforms; monitor communications projects and deliverables and prepare reports on activities, progress and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with scientists, research staff, communications colleagues and stakeholder organizations to ensure alignment, collaboration and the consistent promotion of CAMH’s research priorities through an equity‑informed lens.

Minimum Requirements

Post‑secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations, science or other related areas combined with at least five years of experience in communications, knowledge translation or a related role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a research or academic health sciences setting is an asset. Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills for multiple formats and audiences. Proficiency with digital communications tools (e.g. WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite), design and editing software (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and photo/video production tools. A graduate degree or certificate in biomedical communications would be an asset.

Additional Information

• The position is based at CAMH’s Queen Street site.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events or deadlines.

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