Shape the reputation of McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences through thought leadership, public affairs, and strategic stakeholder engagement. The position is on-site as required.
As Director, Communications, you will advise the Vice-President and Dean while leading Faculty-wide communications and marketing initiatives. Your work supports education, research, healthcare, student recruitment, and community impact. You will partner with McMaster Communications, affiliated hospitals, government, skilled organizations, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Advance Faculty profile through storytelling and thought leadership
Lead communications supporting research, education, recruitment, and institutional priorities
Build partnerships across University, healthcare, government, and external organizations




Provide strategic counsel on public affairs and sensitive matters
Establish performance measures and evaluate communications effectiveness
Requirements: Degree in communications, public relations, business, or related field
At least 10 years’ progressively responsible strategic communications experience
Demonstrated integrated strategy development within complex organizations
Experience with stakeholder engagement, issues management, and media relations
Ability to influence outcomes and manage competing priorities
Use reputation management, thought leadership, and partnership-building expertise to strengthen McMaster’s health sciences presence.

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📌 Health Sciences Reputation Director (Ontario)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Ontario