COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 

Hours 35 hours per week – 8 weeks:   June 1 – July 24, 8:30 – 4:30 (hybrid)

Rate: $17.60/ hour

The Communications Specialist position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and as such, eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada 
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• A full-time post-secondary student during the previous academic year*
• Returning to a full-time post-secondary program for the next academic year
• The position is relevant to your field of study
• Between the ages of 18 and 30 at the start of employment

*Post-secondary students only are eligible for this position at the CMHF

DESCRIPTION: The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) is a unique, national nonprofit organization located in London, Ontario, that celebrates the accomplishments of Canada’s medical heroes and encourages youth to pursue careers in the health sciences through local and national education programs. 

Do you have a passion for medical history? Are you curious about Canada’s contributions to health sciences, both nationally and globally? Are you a strong writer with an eye for detail? We are seeking a candidate who enjoys research, approaches new tasks with enthusiasm, and is eager to learn—even when navigating ambiguity.

Ideally based in London, Ontario, the successful candidate will work in a hybrid model (two days in the office and three days WFH). They will be a reliable, collaborative, and friendly team member responsible for the duties outlined below.

Responsibilities:

• Virtual Hall (Website maintenance)
• Audit, research and revise content for our Laureate pages on our website
• complete other Laureate page updates
• Social media content planning to promote our programs and create awareness about the CMHF Laureates
• Assist with marketing efforts to increase knowledge about the CMHF across various communications channels
• Review program presentation decks
• Internal administrative functions 
• Basic data entry related to our programs
• Additional duties as required 

Qualifications:

• Minimum one-year post-secondary education completed in health sciences program, media, information and technology, marketing, communications or history of medicine
• Genuine interest and alignment with our mission, vision and values 
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills 
• Experience with basic video editing is an asset
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and social media applications and design tools 
• Consistent access to a stable internet connection, laptop and workspace to attend online meetings 

To Apply:

Please submit your application by May 1st with a cover letter, resume and social media handles to:
Executive Director, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
100 Kellogg Lane
London, ON N5W 0B4
[email protected]