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Who We Are

GCI Health, part of WPP, is the leading global health impact agency built to realize the future of health. We turn client innovation into health impact through engagements that transcend traditional communications. From molecules to the masses, we embrace the entire healthcare spectrum in every corner of the world, spanning North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific and the Middle East. Our services include pipeline and product communications, brand marketing, corporate and enterprise communications, medical affairs and clinical trial marketing. GCI Health is a celebrated, highly respected healthcare agency with industry honors that include PRWeek Best Place to Work, PRWeek Global International Agency of the Year, MM+M PR Agency of the Year, PRovoke Media Global Healthcare PR Agency of the Year and PRovoke Media Agency of the Decade. WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, uniting cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture prospect and deliver transformational growth. At GCI Canada, we operate across the spectrum of being‑well to well‑being, believing in the power of communications to create impact and bringing the rigour of our health expertise to our brand clients and the boundless thinking from our brand work to our health and corporate clients.

The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Consultant to join our team to work with a mix of health, brand and corporate clients. This mid‑level role is responsible for delivering exceptional client service, including daily client liaison; account and project management; budget tracking; managing up and down; and bringing solution‑oriented critical thinking each and every day.

What You’ll Do

Project Management

- Develop and manage detailed work back schedules, client status trackers, hot lists and client updates
- Flag internal and/or client delays to ensure deliverables are on time
- Provide timely updates to support senior team members with project oversight
- Guide and follow up with juniors to support deliverables

Account Management

- Deliver exceptional client service – think like a client to anticipate their needs and be adaptive to changes and/or last minute assignments
- Participate in client briefings and brainstorms and support the account lead with strategic plan development, presentation and execution




- Lead programs and/or elements of integrated programs with senior oversight
- Actively participate in client status meetings
- Develop and manage hard cost budget trackers to help ensure programs are executed within budget
- Ensure client and business policies are followed (e.g. travel policies, PO policy, vendor sourcing, etc.)
- Manage results measurement and reporting

Execution

- Consistently deliver quality, client‑ready work that is thoughtful ensuring client asks, objectives and preferences are considered and solutions presented for challenges
- Provide thoughtful tactical oversight and coach junior team members throughout all aspects of the execution process
- Draft content such as media materials, media and influencer briefs, radio scripts, thoughtful client updates and recommendations, and more
- Own vendor, partner agency, media and influencer relationships
- Support media relations activities including strategic approach, media list development or oversight and outreach
- Support influencer relations activities including identification, client presentation, negotiations and content management
- Event logistics and execution
- Other tasks as needed or assigned

What You’ll Bring

- 3‑6 years’ experience in communications/public relations; experience and/or interest in health, brand and consumer is preferred; agency experience is also preferred
- A degree or certification in Public Relations or Communications is preferred
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills with an ability to make decisions and problem‑solve using sound judgment
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strategic media influencer and supplier relationships
- Good project manager with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong storyteller with the ability to develop written content, creative briefs and other content as required, and strong editing skills
- Self‑motivated with a strong willingness to learn and commitment to personal career growth
- A natural curiosity with a pulse on the latest trends, including AI
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Solid Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams) skills




- You’ll be a great fit at GCI if you’re an accountable, ethical, and collaborative team player who consistently delivers quality work, creative solutions, and exceptional client service

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including employee assistance program
- Generous time off policies
- Flexible, hybrid work environment – including collaborative days in our Toronto‑based office and concentrative days to work remotely
- Bonuses including employee referral and new business development
- Personal development reimbursement
- Employee Savings Plan
- Parental leave top‑up
- A people‑focused, collaborative and fun team culture with access to global colleagues and clients

You Belong At GCI Health

Our vision is for GCI, a Burson Group company, to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Interested? Share your resume and cover letter at .

GCI Canada is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between the values at the bottom of this posting. For this specific role, our offer will be determined within this range based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

$65,000 – $85,000

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📌 Senior Consultant, Communications (Toronto)
🏢 GCI Canada
📍 Toronto