Senior Communications Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
Job ID
24325
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$85,455 - $117,500
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Communications/Public Affairs
Target Openings
1
Work Type
Hybrid
Hours of Work
35.00
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
14 months (Maternity Leave)
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-07-28
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-07
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ .

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
Help tell the stories shaping the future of child health.

The Senior Communications Advisor (Strategic Initiatives) will join Sick

Kids' dynamic Communications & Public Affairs team to bring some of the organization's most ambitious priorities to life.

Working across high-profile initiatives such as Precision Child Health (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/precision-child-health/) , the Precision Child Health Partnership (https://pchp.ca/) , Sick

Kids Artificial Intelligence (SKAI) (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/sickkids-artificial-intelligence/) , the Labatt Family Thriving Minds Program (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/news/archive/2026/labatt-family-donates-$40-million-in-support-of-integrated-child-and-youth-mental-health-care/)
and other emerging focus areas, you will help audiences understand how Sick

Kids is advancing care, research and innovation in support of Sick

Kids 2030.

As a trusted advisor and skilled storyteller,



you will work closely with leaders, subject-matter experts and partners to develop strategic communications plans and compelling content for internal and external audiences.

From translating complex ideas into accessible stories to supporting executive communications, announcements, events and digital content, you will play a central role in building awareness, engagement and momentum around work that is transforming the hospital.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications (Research Institute & Strategic Initiatives), this role is well suited to a strategic and cooperative communications professional who can confidently manage multiple priorities, provide thoughtful counsel and turn complex information into engaging and meaningful communications.
_Please note this is a maternity leave contract._
**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
Work with leaders and staff to profile innovative initiatives by developing stories, content and communications plans
Write and edit for a variety of channels and formats, including news releases and stories, web and social content, newsletters, presentation decks and speaking notes
Provide strategic communications advice to clients and internal partners, championing the Sick

Kids brand, messaging, processes and tools across portfolio projects
Support event planning and execution for related events
Act as the primary liaison with internal and external partners, foundations and vendors
Participate in the on-call rotation for Communications & Public Affairs
**Here's What You'll Need**
**Essential requirements**
Degree/diploma in Communications or a related area, or relevant experience
5+ years of progressive communications experience
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with ability to use storytelling and plain language to communicate complex information for different audiences
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and clients independently
Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
**Assets**




Working knowledge of Share

Point, Mailchimp and/or Canva is an asset
Experience working in health care, a hospital environment or a matrixed organization
**Employment Type**
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week), 14-month maternity leave contract
Hybrid working environment (currently 3 days/week on-site, 2 days/week remote)
Eligible for pension and employee health and dental benefits
**Submission Instructions**
Please submit a cover letter and resume explaining your interest in and alignment with the role.

In addition, submit one example of your writing or communications work (maximum file size: 5MB).
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to ouraSKHR team ( [email protected] ) .

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
**Tip:**
Combine your cover letter and resume into
**ONE**
document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the Sick

Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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