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, qualified 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.

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