Communications Officer, Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Communications Officer, Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Date Posted : 04 / 01 / 2025

Req ID : 42352

Faculty / Division : Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Department : Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00052430

Description : About us :

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $53.3 million in research funding per year, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas. This past year, $10 million philanthropic dollars was raised for research, education and knowledge translation, and the over 7000 alumni were deeply engaged through events and networking opportunities.

Your opportunity :

The Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (CVPD) is an interdisciplinary centre that his hosted by the DLSPH, with members from across several faculties at the University of Toronto. The CVPD’s mission is to increase health and to improve confidence in vaccines and immunization programs through the provision of evidence-based information aimed at communities, health care providers, schools, decision-makers, the general public, and other stakeholders. This will be achieved by sharing relevant evidence-based information that provides a tested, scientific basis for the health benefits of immunization and disease prevention and addressing misconceptions about vaccines through several communication channels including web resources, social media, seminars and in-person meetings and symposia.

To ensure the CVPD utilizes these channels effectively, a dedicated Communications Officer will be required for knowledge translation / mobilization. The Communications Officer role will build and accelerate communications objectives within the Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases. The successful candidate will be an organized and resourceful team player, who brings innovative ideasand is enthusiastic about raising vaccine confidence. The Communications Officer will be instrumental in implementing communication plans that support strategic objectives. For example, utilizing their strong writing and editing skills, they will use best practices in digital media and traditional communication methods to advance the CVPD’s communication objectives. Using exemplary organizational skills, they will coordinate online and in-person events to ensure successful execution. The Communication Officer will also be responsible for creating reports to donors and stakeholders that demonstrate the work of the CVPD. They will also build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to partner on story development and cross-promotional activities.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Implementing and developing CVPD communication plans
• Writing and editing copy and content to advance communications objectives; drafting documents for knowledge translation and print / online communication channels
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including news reporters and media contacts
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including news reportersand media contacts
• Developing and implementing social media strategies; Maintaining social media platforms.
• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize media coverage and outreach.
• Conducting interviews with leaders, faculty, staff, and students for external publication
• Organizing, and executing virtual and in-person event activities including overseeing resource requirements, promoting, determining and executing related logistics.

Essential Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will be :

This is a term position of 1 year.

Closing Date : 04 / 15 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 11 $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Communication / Media / Public Relations

Recruiter : Amanda Krmek

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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