Coordinate Faculty of Health Sciences events and communications for McMaster University while creating branded content across digital and print channels. Hybrid work applies.
This Communications Assistant organizes administrative functions and supports the Faculty of Health Sciences communications team. Responsibilities span event planning, resource estimates, stakeholder liaison, website maintenance, and content creation. You will prepare newsletters, social media materials, press releases, correspondence, reports, and procedure manuals. The position also handles inquiries, travel expense reports, purchase orders, meeting minutes, confidential records, and sensitive material under established policies. The regular schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM, totaling 35 hours per week. Onsite work is required two or more days as needed to support events, with occasional local travel for media support and possible work outside core hours for media events.
Key Responsibilities:



Plan events, conferences, and activities with time estimates
Liaise with stakeholders and internal departments for promotion
Create correspondence, reports, and procedure manuals
Prepare expense reports, cheque requisitions, and purchase orders
Take committee meeting minutes and resolve event issues
Requirements: Three-year Communications or Multimedia Design college diploma
Two years of related experience
Thorough understanding of established functions, policies, and procedures
Ability to handle confidential files and sensitive material
Ability to provide direction to others performing work tasks
Bring communications administration, event coordination, stakeholder liaison, and policy knowledge to McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences.

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📌 Faculty Communications Event Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Ontario