Communications specialist Jobs in North York, ON

The Corporate Communications department at Baycrest has an opportunity for a

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Position Type : Temporary Full-Time (up to 18 months)

Shift Type : Day, Hybrid

Bi-Weekly Hours : 70 Hours

Posting Number :   8573

Union :   Non-Union

Date Posted :   February 7, 2025

Corporate Communications serves as a trusted advisor across all entitles of Baycrest on matters of reputation management, internal communications, external communications, issues management, media relations, brand promotion and other corporate matters.

The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing communication plans for internal and external audiences that support Baycrest’s strategic objectives across our entities and focus on curating and amplifying the Baycrest brand.

As a skilled and experienced communication advisor, the Communications Specialist works closely with Baycrest subject matter experts and other stakeholders to enhance the overall communication culture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Create impactful communications content that connects us with our internal and external stakeholders to support stated goals.
• Write, review, and edit a wide array of content for multiple audiences across multiple platforms.
• Provide proofreading / copy editing support to the team.
• Prepare briefing notes as required for media relations initiatives or issues management briefs and other communications materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop compelling and engaging digital content with a consistent brand message for digital channels to drive audience engagement.

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

The Baycrest campus is a special place where patients, residents, caregivers, volunteers and staff unite to create a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. Seeing firsthand our role as a global leader in aging and brain health innovation is essential to understanding, sharing and telling the stories of Baycrest. This hybrid role requires the successful candidate to be on-site at least three days per week . This is subject to change.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS :   Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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