Date Posted: 04/29/2026
Req ID: 47903
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059399
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

About us:

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a criticalrole in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $53.3 million in research funding per year, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global andIndigenous health, among many other areas. This past year, $10 million philanthropic dollars was raised for research, education and knowledge translation, and the over 7000 alumni were deeply engaged through events and networking opportunities.

Your opportunity:

At the Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health, researchers and educators from across the University of Toronto work with community partners and Indigenous peoples to address the complex factors that underlie disparities in health between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

The Institute is engaged in research, education and service initiatives to overcome health challenges and evaluate interventions to prevent disease and improve health. Its scholars study health policy and administration to improve the delivery and quality of Indigenous health care, and educate Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, so that each year more Canadians and citizens of the world can recognize, reduce and eliminate health inequities.

Reporting to the Director of WIIH, the Communications Assistant supports the development and execution of the institute’s communications and marketing initiatives. This role is responsible for editing and maintaining digital assets and both digital and print promotional materials, maintaining and updating the institute website, and managing online and social media platforms. In addition, this role will support the planning and marketing of Indigenous research seminars, workshops, and academic lectures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Formatting and maintaining websites and communication templates


• Editing promotional and outreach materials and disseminating to internal and external stakeholders


• Verifying that content is consistent with brand identity guidelines and formatting layout of online information


• Supporting communications and community networking for indigenous cultural safety initiatives


• Liaising with internal and external contacts to coordinate and organize materials for the execution of Indigenous research seminars, workshops, and academic lectures.


• Preparing schedules for the release of pre-planned social media content


• Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels; collecting digital assets for online platform use


• Disseminating information via social media and tracking and monitoring activities

 

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, creative writing, marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting the development of communications materials to support strategic initiatives and/or programs.


• Experience with editing promotional and outreach materials, and supporting the production of communications for a diverse community


• Experience with drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels


• Demonstrated experience disseminating promotional and outreach materials via social media and other online channels to promote initiatives


• Experience working with internal and external contacts to collaborate and complete communication projects.


• Knowledge of indigenous cultural safety and lived experience of indigenous knowledges


• Experience customizing maintaining and updating websites.


• Demonstrated experience tracking andmonitoring digital communications activities


• Proficiency with content management systems (Drupal, WordPress), social media platforms, newsletter software and survey tools.


• Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.


• Excellent writing, proof-reading and editing skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Demonstrated professionalism and strong customer service orientation.


• Ability to apply, implement, and contribute to standards, policies, protocols, processes and guidelines.


• Ability to deal effectively with multiple prioritiesand multi-faceted and conflicting deadlines, including flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances.


• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure independently and in a team.


• Ability to manage projects, demonstrating initiative with a willingness to learn new technologies and stay informed on best practices.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable


• Meticulous


• Organized


• Proactive


• Resourceful


• Responsible


• Team player

 

Please note: 

• This is a two (2) year term position. 

 

 

Closing Date: 05/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 07 -- $60,237. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $77,035. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Recruiter: Sharon Hung

 

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

 

A job description is available upon request