Senior Communications Advisor (Hybrid – Contract)

This is a 6‑month contract position.

Why work at Unity Health Toronto?

Unity Health Toronto is one of Ontario’s largest health care networks, spanning Toronto’s core. We offer a full range of health services from primary care to long‑term care, and we are a globally recognized university‑affiliated teaching and research institution, leaders in collaborative, integrated, and high‑quality care. We are building a stronger, more resilient, and equitable health system for everyone. Our motto – “Caring hearts, Leading minds” captures the dual commitment to social justice, compassionate patient care, and excellence in education, research, and innovation. We are advancing healthcare for all, united by one vision: the best care experiences, created together.

About the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Team

The team is a group of communications advisors, social media advisors, web programmers, and media relations specialists. We support each other in our work and always pitch in to help a colleague. Together, we manage reputation, internal and external communications, branding, media relations, digital media, government and stakeholder relations, and community engagement. The department collaborates across the network and with the network’s two foundations.

About the Senior Communications Advisor Role

Within the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team, you will contribute to Unity Health’s local, national, and international reputation as a progressive leader in critical care, serious illnesses, community health, rehab, complex continuing care, research, innovation, and education that impact patient care.



The role reports to the Director of Strategic and Internal Communications and works closely with the Internal and External Communications teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Build and maintain close working relationships with senior leaders and executives of assigned client groups providing ongoing communications counsel and support.
- Develop and implement focused communications plans for major programs, initiatives, and projects within specific portfolios that complement the network’s overall communications strategy.
- Lead the annual strategic communications planning and development of portfolio‑specific strategies that align with the department’s overarching strategy and corporate priorities.
- Develop measurement tools to evaluate the impact of communications strategies for assigned portfolios.
- Identify, write, and produce compelling stories and social media content that align with the network’s strategic priorities and advance the brand and reputation of Unity Health.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of special events such as government announcements, grand openings of recent spaces, and tours of facilities with key external stakeholders.
- Identify media opportunities and assist the media relations team.
- Manage external vendors as needed.




- Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree or diploma in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related area.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
- Extensive knowledge of communications trends and the ability to foresee newsworthy stories.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to ensure error‑free materials.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including executives, board members, and journalists.
- Results‑oriented, self‑directed, and independent, with the ability to balance multifaceted projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure; mature judgment for assessing difficult situations.
- Outstanding organization and time‑management skills.
- High energy, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a barrier‑free recruitment process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

📌 Senior Communications Advisor (Hybrid – Contract) (Toronto)
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