Communications Advisor (Full-time Contract, 12 months)

Alzheimer Society of Canada•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$67,500 - CA$77,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alzheimer Society's vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to promote research. Our Values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence. At the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC), we are in an exciting time of growth, working with our Federation partners to advocate for meaningful systems change and support. Join us as we work to make dementia a national priority. Internally known as the Communications Advisor, Evidence & Impact, this position plays a key role in helping ASC communicate its research, advocacy, and impact in ways that are clear, compelling, and audience-focused. This is an opportunity to contribute to work that is both meaningful and evolving. As research advances and new treatments emerge, ASC is continuing to build and strengthen how it communicates research and evidence-informed advocacy nationally. Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, and working closely with the Evidence & Impact team, this role helps bring forward stories, insights, and initiatives that support awareness, engagement, and understanding of ASC priorities, particularly the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) and evidence-informed advocacy work. The ASRP is a core part of the Alzheimer Society’s impact, and this role will help shape how that work is understood by audiences across Canada. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative and the ability to move work forward are highly valued. You’ll help shape and deliver communications that connect with audiences while supporting campaigns, content, and integrated communications initiatives across channels.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in communications, ideally within healthcare, health charity, or a related sector
Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-focused communications
Experience working with research, evidence, advocacy, or mission-driven content with an understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape
Ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and move work forward independently while collaborating effectively with others
Strong planning, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
Comfort working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and last-minute requests

Nice To Haves

Agency experience is an asset
French/English bilingualism is an asset

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Evidence & Impact team to understand research, insights, and lived experience, and translate these into compelling communications approaches
Identify opportunities to bring forward stories and initiatives that support awareness, advocacy, fundraising, and engagement priorities
Help shape messaging, audience approach, positioning, and communications briefs for campaigns and initiatives across ASRP and advocacy-related work
Apply and evolve the ASC Marketing & Communications playbook to support clear, consistent communications across initiatives
Deliver integrated communications initiatives across channels, supporting content development, storytelling, and campaign execution
Shape and guide messaging, storytelling, and creative direction across internal teams and external partners to support audience-focused communications
Coordinate work across teams, helping move communications initiatives forward in a timely and collaborative way