Student, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations

William-Osler-Health-System-8; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System seeks a Student in Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations to join the team for a 6-month contract. The role supports Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Digital/Social Media, and Government relations across Osler sites in Brampton, Etobicoke, and Peel Memorial Centre.

The successful candidate will work onsite with some remote work, assist in developing strategic communications products, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic health care

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to communications or public relations
• Strong written and verbal English communication abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office and calendar scheduling
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work a mix of onsite and remote tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day activities with a professional communications team
• Support planning, organization and execution of events and meetings with senior Osler leaders and external stakeholders
• Contribute to research on various topics and produce strategic written materials
• Support a range of strategic communications initiatives and projects
• Maintain flexibility to work in-office, remotely and after-hours as required
• Demonstrate excellent writing abilities and attention to detail

Skills

MS Office

Writing

Communication

Event planning

Research

Time management

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Student or recent graduate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Student, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations

• Contract
• Program: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
• Site: Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness
• Departments: Communications & Marketing - 0171.110400091
• Job Category: Strategic Communications
• Length of Contract: 6 months
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Union Group: Non Union - Professional Technical
• Schedule: Days
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Compensation: CAD 19.6 - CAD 24.6 - hourly

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Osler’s Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Relations team is seeking a student to join until the end of March 2027. This is a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to build practical communications experience in a dynamic health care environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the team across Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Digital/Social Media, and Government and Community Relations.

The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at any of Osler’s sites (Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre, Reactivation Care Centre, and/or Withdrawal Management Centre) and community locations as needed to support operational requirements, including meetings, events, photography, content creation, and other in-person activities.

Accountabilities:

• Assist in day-to-day activities with a team of professionals, developing a range of strategic and written products for both internal and external audiences
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) applications and calendar scheduling
• Conduct research on various topics
• Support a variety of key Strategic Communications initiatives and projects
• Support planning, organization and execution of events and meetings involving senior Osler leaders and external stakeholders
• Required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after-hours (as required)
• Superior analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize according to operational needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with staff and leaders both internal to Osler and with external stakeholders and organizations
• Excellent people skills and the ability to deliver a positive customer experience
• Ability to work at multiple Osler sites and travel during shifts when required.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent writing abilities including attention to detail and creativity to support compelling engagement and communications products
• Understanding of government and public policy with demonstrated interest in public affairs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Agility and strong time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and ability to do internet research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written, verbal and English comprehension) skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in handling confidential information
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Hours: Currently days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements

This position requires a combination of onsite and remote work.

Application Deadline: October 22, 2026

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.