Student, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations

Job summary

The student will assist the Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations team with daily activities, including content creation, event planning, and research. They will support internal and external communications initiatives while working across various hospital sites and community locations.

Job details

Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! Job Description Osler’s Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Relations team is seeking a student to join until the end of March 2027. This is a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to build practical communications experience in a dynamic health care environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the team across Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Digital/Social Media, and Government and Community Relations. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at any of Osler’s sites (Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre, Reactivation Care Centre, and/or Withdrawal Management Centre) and community locations as needed to support operational requirements, including meetings, events, photography, content creation, and other in-person activities. Accountabilities: Assist in day-to-day activities with a team of professionals, developing a range of strategic and written products for both internal and external audiences Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) applications and calendar scheduling Conduct research on various topics Support a variety of key Strategic Communications initiatives and projects Support planning, organization and execution of events and meetings involving senior Osler leaders and external stakeholders Required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after-hours (as required) Superior analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize according to operational needs Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with staff and leaders both internal to Osler and with external stakeholders and organizations Excellent people skills and the ability to deliver a positive customer experience Ability to work at multiple Osler sites and travel during shifts when required. Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines Qualifications Excellent writing abilities including attention to detail and creativity to support compelling engagement and communications products Understanding of government and public policy with demonstrated interest in public affairs Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Agility and strong time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and ability to do internet research Excellent interpersonal and communication (written, verbal and English comprehension) skills Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in handling confidential information Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record Additional Information Hours: Currently days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements This position requires a combination of onsite and remote work. Application Deadline: October 22, 2026 Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. Program: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Site: Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness Departments: Communications & Marketing - 0171.110400091 Job Category: Strategic Communications Length of Contract: 6 months Contract Type: Temporary Union Group: Non Union - Professional Technical Schedule: Days Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: CAD 19.60 - CAD 24.60 - hourly

What you’ll do

The student will assist the Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations team with daily activities, including content creation, event planning, and research. They will support internal and external communications initiatives while working across various hospital sites and community locations.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. A demonstrated interest in public affairs and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic communications
• Public relations
• Digital media
• Social media
• Government relations
• Community relations
• Content creation
• Research
• Event planning
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Microsoft Office
• Stakeholder Communications
• Community Relations
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Photography
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Content Creation
• Integrated Care
• Corporate Communications
• Creativity
• Disabilities
• Emergency Departments
• English Language
• Leadership
• Patient Safety
• Marketing
• Internet Research
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Public Policies
• Punctuality
• Social Media
• Strategic Communication
• Time Management
• Writing
• Scheduling
• Public Affairs
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Marketing
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Creative & Media
• Strategic Communications Analyst
• Public Relations Officer
• Public Relations Professionals
• Public Relations Managers

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