Consultant, Health & Wellness Practice

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Consultant, Health & Wellness Practice

APPLY NOW February 4, 2026

Proof Strategies is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our Health & Wellness practice as a Consultant. Proof is a hybrid work environment, and this role would be located in our Toronto office. If you are keen to join Canada’s largest health team where you can learn from some of the most respected and seasoned communications practitioners – this is the position for you. As a member of the Health & Wellness practice, you will not only have the opportunity to work on clients in the pharmaceutical and consumer health environments, but you will have exposure to and guidance from senior leaders in this practice group, as well as talented Proofers from across the agency – including those from other practices as well as our unified marketing communications team. Come learn from the best and advance your career with us!

Position Summary

The Consultant provides day-to-day support across the account teams and supports the management of small client projects. This includes managing media and influencer relations programs, supporting social media campaigns, creating content, conducting research, administrative support and contributing to client calls and brainstorming.

Expected compensation for this role is $55,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on level of experience. This posting reflects a currently vacant position.

What you’ll do:

• Manage media relations programs, including story development, pitching, and developing journalist relationships
• Manage influencer relations programs including research and identification, negotiations, message development and ongoing management
• Support social media campaigns
• Content production for various purposes, including blogs, news releases, media advisories, presentations, position papers, and social content
• Conduct research and insight gathering for clients and new business projects
• Leverage the use of monitoring tools to support strategic initiatives and better understand our clients
• Contribute to client calls and brainstorming meetings
• Carry out all other reasonable duties assigned by the company

What you’ll bring:

• Completion of post-secondary education in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is considered an asset
• A minimum of 2-3 years of professional communications experience is required
• Digitally literate, with proficiency in using digital/social media platforms and tools for business, (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Googe, etc.)
• Strong understanding of new and emerging social media tools
• Has an intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams etc.)
• Proven ability to develop relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders

Skills:

• Autonomy + Prioritization: uses one’s own initiative to carry out their day-to-day responsibilities. Asks questions to clarify or better understand a task, assignment or client.
• Collaboration + Feedback: is a team player whether working remotely or in the office; seeks feedback from others and responds well to constructive input when it’s received.
• Communication: utilizes excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity: has a demonstrated passion for learning and growth in familiar and new areas.
• Empathy: operates with self-awareness and professionalism, while following the Platinum Rule (treating others the way they would like to be treated).
• Planning + Organizing: highly organized, with a strong attention to detail, and responsiveness to stakeholders; Strong project management skills, with an ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Problem Solving + Judgment: the ability to use good judgement, be resourceful, and effectively solve problems.
• Technical: a willingness to leverage and high-level of skill to optimize available technology and tools to effectively carry out tasks.
• Comfortable in the use and experimentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Chat GPT, Gemini, and Claude.

Bonus if you have:

• Existing experience within a marketing / communication agency
• Experience with health and wellness clients, including pharmaceutical products
• Knowledge of the Canadian health regulatory environment
• Working proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset

What we offer:

• The chance to contribute and grow with a rapidly evolving team looking to push limits and foster positive change
• A forward-thinking culture that expects and rewards curiosity, bravery, and new thinking
• An award-winning, inclusive workplace known for living The Platinum Rule
• Comprehensive health benefits from day one
• Subsidized continuing education and frequent personal & professional development events
• Generous vacation time as well as office closures between Christmas and New Year’s
• Canadian, independent ownership that provides flexibility and local decision-making

Work Hours and Work Environment

In keeping with our commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous growth, and flexibility, Proof Canada has a model of six (6) to eight (8) days per month of in-office work for each employee. Employees are entrusted to work a schedule that ensures their responsibilities are successfully carried out and that they are reachable by internal and external stakeholders. Although a set schedule / work location is not mandated by the company, there may be occasions when the company requires employees to attend events at a specific location, such as the office or client site. Full-time hours are typically performed during the business’ hours of operations, which are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm, arrangements outside of this will be discussed and pre-authorized by your direct manager. Operation of a computer keyboard and mouse / trackpad will be required daily.

We may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

No phone inquiries, please. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Proof Strategies.