Communications Consultant

LHSC Communications Consultant  April 2026

The Communications Consultant provides strategic communication consultation, planning, and content creation to support the advancement of health research at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI). A key component of this role will be developing and executing communications strategies that support LHSC in implementing a new strategic vision for hospital-based research. Practicing exceptional discernment and diplomacy, the Communications Consultant will also work collaboratively with peers at St. Joseph's Health Care London and Western University to profile hospital-based research while building provincial, national and global visibility. This work includes ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are communicated with and kept informed of LHSC's research activities, initiatives and accomplishments in order to engender support, enhance reputation, contribute to staff satisfaction and improve relationships with key stakeholders. A strategist at heart with a collaborative spirit, the Communications Consultant is an unparalleled writer, effective decision-maker and astute problem-solver, with an ability to think creatively and thrive under pressure. 

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What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $49.27 per hour - $61.59 per hour

• Hours of Work:  37.5 hours per week 

• Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Career development and training opportunities

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Responsibilities

• Designing, executing and measuring internal and external strategic communications plans

• Designing, executing and measuring brand strategies

• Conducting research to enhance audience insights, define communication environments, align to best practices and inform strategy

• Consulting with all levels of leadership to advance research at LHSC 

• Developing and executing media relations strategies

• Managing social media channels and strategies

• Providing advice on risks and benefits of media engagement opportunities

• Supporting media activities, including preparing researchers for interviews and coordinating logistics

• Crafting content, including internal communications products, web copy, news releases, backgrounders, Q&A documents, social media content, marketing collateral and other products

• Drafting key messages, speaking remarks and event collateral

• Developing and implementing issues and crisis management strategies

• Supporting government, community and stakeholder relations

• Planning internal and external events, including announcements and VIP visits

• Advising on emerging trends in communications and bringing forward ideas for change

• Collaborating with and supporting team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Policy, or Political Science 

• Minimum five (5) years recent, related experience in a communication role with exposure to media (health care or public sector preferred)

• Previous health or science communication experience preferred

• Demonstrated superior writing skills

• Demonstrated experience in media relations and storytelling

• Demonstrated experience in brand development and brand management

• Demonstrated expertise in issues and crisis management

• Demonstrated expertise in professional communication/public relations writing

• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective time management, organizational skills and ability to multi-task with tight deadlines

• Ability to travel between hospital sites

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically

• Demonstrated advanced problem solving and decision-making skills

• Demonstrated advanced flexibility and adaptability to change

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values

• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

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LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required. 

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume! 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. 

Reason for Job Posting

Reason for Posting:  Existing Vacancy 

Immunization Requirements  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

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