Communication Advisor
About the role
Job Description Position: Communication Advisor
Dept.: Communications and Public Affairs
Posting ID: 6638 Role Level: PG08 ($37.42hr -$46.77hr)
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Site: 89 Queensway
Shift: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Posted: March 6-2026
Internal Deadline: March 13-2026
Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.
Role Overview At Trillium Health Partners, we are creating a new kind of health care defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. With over 17,000 members of Team THP, we are advancing our Plan to 2030–a bold strategy focused on delivering better experiences for patients and teams, reducing hospitalization, and strengthening care across our communities. The Communications Advisor is a part of the Communications and Public Affairs team and is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of high quality, internal and external strategic communications projects in support of the hospital’s strategic goals and priorities.
As a Communications Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering impactful internal and external communications that support our strategic goals and to bolster our brand. If you are a creative storyteller with a passion for health care and an ability to translate complex information into compelling messages, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work at Trillium Health Partners.
Main Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor, offering insights and recommendations to enhance communication effectiveness across the organization as part of a portfolio model
- Develop and execute strategic communication plans and materials for internal and external initiatives
- Craft engaging communication materials including newsletter articles, press releases, briefing notes, speaking remarks, and presentations
- Leverage your creative expertise to support the development of compelling visual content – such as video, photography, and graphic design – that effectively communicates THP’s story across digital platforms
- Proactively identify and pitch newsworthy stories to media outlets to enhance THP’s visibility and strengthen relationships with key media partners
- Support the planning and coordination of high-profile events that inspire and inform
- Provide strategic communication guidance to internal teams, helping to them tell their stories effectively
- Collaborate across teams to create compelling content that enhances the THP brand and fosters engagement inside and outside our walls
Key Skills
- A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or a related role
- Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills
- Strong interpersonal and client management abilities to engage with senior leaders, health care teams, community partners, and media
- Proven ability to pitch and place compelling stories with local, regional, and national media outlets
- Understanding of how to use using video, photography, and graphic design tools to support digital storytelling
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and growth
- A results-driven, collaborative mindset with a commitment to excellence
- Experience in health care or knowledge of government health policy is an asset
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work – Your contributions will directly support health care initiatives and patient care
- Collaborative Culture – Work with passionate professionals across the organization in a supportive and dynamic environment
- Hybrid Work Environment – This is a hybrid role that requires presence and collaboration across Trillium Health Partners’ three main sites.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Us Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.
About Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre – offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.
Our intention is to achieve the highest quality of care that is easily accessible for our community, at the lowest cost. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
As our diverse community continues to grow and age, and as more people are living with chronic diseases, we’re taking into account the inevitable changes on the horizon. We know that to continue to deliver exceptional patient care, we must think and act differently, and take a new and innovative approach to the delivery of health care. We envision a new kind of health care for a healthier community – an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the hospital and beyond its walls. Through partnership, working in a coordinated way across the system, we can meet the needs of our patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable quality patient care.
As partners in creating a new kind of health care, we are Better Together.
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About the role
Job Description Position: Communication Advisor
Dept.: Communications and Public Affairs
Posting ID: 6638 Role Level: PG08 ($37.42hr -$46.77hr)
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Site: 89 Queensway
Shift: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Posted: March 6-2026
Internal Deadline: March 13-2026
Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.
Role Overview At Trillium Health Partners, we are creating a new kind of health care defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. With over 17,000 members of Team THP, we are advancing our Plan to 2030–a bold strategy focused on delivering better experiences for patients and teams, reducing hospitalization, and strengthening care across our communities. The Communications Advisor is a part of the Communications and Public Affairs team and is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of high quality, internal and external strategic communications projects in support of the hospital’s strategic goals and priorities.
As a Communications Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering impactful internal and external communications that support our strategic goals and to bolster our brand. If you are a creative storyteller with a passion for health care and an ability to translate complex information into compelling messages, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work at Trillium Health Partners.
Main Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor, offering insights and recommendations to enhance communication effectiveness across the organization as part of a portfolio model
- Develop and execute strategic communication plans and materials for internal and external initiatives
- Craft engaging communication materials including newsletter articles, press releases, briefing notes, speaking remarks, and presentations
- Leverage your creative expertise to support the development of compelling visual content – such as video, photography, and graphic design – that effectively communicates THP’s story across digital platforms
- Proactively identify and pitch newsworthy stories to media outlets to enhance THP’s visibility and strengthen relationships with key media partners
- Support the planning and coordination of high-profile events that inspire and inform
- Provide strategic communication guidance to internal teams, helping to them tell their stories effectively
- Collaborate across teams to create compelling content that enhances the THP brand and fosters engagement inside and outside our walls
Key Skills
- A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or a related role
- Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills
- Strong interpersonal and client management abilities to engage with senior leaders, health care teams, community partners, and media
- Proven ability to pitch and place compelling stories with local, regional, and national media outlets
- Understanding of how to use using video, photography, and graphic design tools to support digital storytelling
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and growth
- A results-driven, collaborative mindset with a commitment to excellence
- Experience in health care or knowledge of government health policy is an asset
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work – Your contributions will directly support health care initiatives and patient care
- Collaborative Culture – Work with passionate professionals across the organization in a supportive and dynamic environment
- Hybrid Work Environment – This is a hybrid role that requires presence and collaboration across Trillium Health Partners’ three main sites.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Us Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.
About Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre – offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.
Our intention is to achieve the highest quality of care that is easily accessible for our community, at the lowest cost. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
As our diverse community continues to grow and age, and as more people are living with chronic diseases, we’re taking into account the inevitable changes on the horizon. We know that to continue to deliver exceptional patient care, we must think and act differently, and take a new and innovative approach to the delivery of health care. We envision a new kind of health care for a healthier community – an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the hospital and beyond its walls. Through partnership, working in a coordinated way across the system, we can meet the needs of our patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable quality patient care.
As partners in creating a new kind of health care, we are Better Together.