Date Posted: 11/02/2026Req ID: 50887Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Dept of Family & Community MedicineCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00033821Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us:Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors. Your opportunity:The Department of Family and Community Medicine DFCM is recognized internationally for its clinical, educational and research excellence. Our faculty are clinical and academic leaders who are breaking new ground on issues ranging from inner city health, addiction medicine, global health, palliative care, immigrant and indigenous health, and far more.As Senior Communications Strategist, you will manage our communications and web presence by developing multi-channel communications strategies that are aligned with our department’s overall educational, research and administrative objectives and goals. You will be accountable for developing strategies to manage relationships effectively, engage with a diverse set of internal and external communities and solicit input from faculty and stakeholders. You will deliver engaging andempowering narratives through social, digital and print media that promote various initiatives and programs within DFCM. As the communications lead, you will also serve as the primary resource to faculty supporting with news, feature stories, announcements and leading educational workshops and seminars on branding and strategic marketing. You will be an action-oriented, strategic thinker with exemplary writing skills and an ability to build trusting relationships and deliver world class communications content. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing strategic communication plans to promote DFCM programs, events and strategic initiatives Creating and editing original, published content and materials i.e. producing DFCM’s reports and external newsletters Researching, writing and pitching news and feature stories for various publication, presentations and events of strategic value to others Advising on best practices and strategies for web development and developing and maintaining guidelines and procedures for web and digital media standards, content and visual and interface design of digital platforms Analyzing and recommending the use of new technologies that support publication objectives Developing and leading educational workshops and/or seminars Creating and maintaining presence on social media platforms and developing and implementing social media operational procedures andbest practices that support strategic objectives Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or a related field or an acceptable com
