Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
March 31, 2027
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Job Summary
The primary focus of this position is to provide research-oriented communications support for the Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada (PWHR). The Communications Coordinator will plan and perform research related and communications tasks and coordinate, monitor and ensure implementation of PWHR’s communication strategy.
Organizational Status
The Communications Coordinator reports to the Director, Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada. The incumbent will interact directly with other members of PWHR including the Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator, Communications Working Group, trainees, researchers, community experts, and allied research and knowledge mobilization organizations. This position will be hybrid and based at the Women’s Health Research Institute at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre.
Work Performed
Plans and performs tasks such as literature review, assembly, compilation, and summary of statistical and other data, including analytics from social media platforms.
Writes reports, newsletter articles, blogs, social media posts, and prepares other research and project related communications materials.
Coordinates, monitors and ensures the implementation of PWHR’s communication strategy, including distributing the newsletter, updating the PWHR website, and monitoring social media.
Conducts interviews with PWHR investigators, trainees and others to create news stories regarding ongoing research projects and initiatives for the purposes of promoting research via communication channels (i.e. e-newsletters, web stories and social media posts).
Assists with event promotion and organization as needed, including preparing and disseminating event posters, social media posts and emails.
Participates in team meetings and follows up on action items
Assists with the quarterly PWHR Communications Working Group meeting
Responds to verbal and written communication and liaises internally and externally to respond to, share information and clarify details on specific research and communications initiatives, events, news stories and social media posts.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Communications Coordinator is required to conduct all research and related activities in an ethical manner and with adherence to the Tri-Council Policy Statement concerning Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.
Supervision Received
The incumbent will be supervised by the Director. The Communications Coordinator will work independently with regular check-ins with the Director.
Supervision Given
The incumbent may oversee and direct the work of one or two employees at lower classifications in which case they are responsible for the accuracy, production, and control of the work unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in grants coordination, project management, or program administration.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience creating newsletters, graphics, social media content, video-editing, and updating websites, and technical competence with related software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Wordpress).
Experience with digital and social advertising platforms
Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required.
Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure that time-sensitive duties are completed in priority
Knowledge of women’s, transgender, and non-binary peoples’ health and research
Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health research