Communications Specialist

Location: Toronto, Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Language: English (written and spoken)
Job Type: Contract - 6 months
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check and employment references required
Additional Requirements: Willing to provide proof of immunizations

About the Opportunity
Are you a communications professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and loves turning complex ideas into clear, engaging messages? In this role, you’ll join a leading academic health science organization that blends innovation, care, and research to make a meaningful impact across the health continuum. You’ll work alongside leaders, clinical teams, and colleagues across the organization to ensure communications are strategic, timely, and effective, helping shape how the organization engages both internally and externally.

This is a role for someone who values collaboration, creativity, and making a difference. You’ll contribute to initiatives that matter, from leadership messaging and internal campaigns to system-wide communications and issues management. Your work will help advance organizational objectives while fostering a culture of inclusivity, service, and discovery.

What’s in it for You
You’ll join a team that values mentorship, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll have opportunities to expand your communications expertise, work on high-impact projects, and influence strategy across a respected academic health environment. The organization champions a people-first culture, offering flexibility, meaningful work, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that touch countless lives.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll develop and execute end-to-end communications plans, keeping stakeholders informed and managing multiple projects with organization and precision.
• You’ll provide expert counsel to internal clients on approach, tone, and timing to ensure communications have maximum impact.
• You’ll contribute innovative ideas to enhance communications activities, linking strategies to organizational goals.
• You’ll craft, edit, and deploy internal communications, including leadership memos, newsletters, and project-based updates.
• You’ll support system-wide communications, including email campaigns, and collaborate with creative services to produce effective content.
• You’ll monitor and evaluate communications effectiveness, making adjustments to improve outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive communications experience, ideally in healthcare.
• Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Proven success in developing and delivering communications plans for corporate strategies, change initiatives, and campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with email deployment tools, media relations, CP style writing, and event coordination is an asset. 

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.