Lead Communication and Event Planning
@ RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc

Montreal, QC
CA$80,000
On Site
Temporary
Posted 13 hours ago

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Overview

Work for a world-renowned research institute in Montreal. The Research Institute of the MUHC pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research while focusing on digital health transformation.

Position Summary

As the Lead Communication and Event Planning professional, you will support the RSN in executing digital health research communication strategies and coordinating events such as conferences, webinars, and workshops. You will work closely with the Director and Co-Directors, manage external communications, and represent the organization publicly.

General Duties

  • Communication & Public Relations: Define communication strategy, audience mapping, and manage social media presence on LinkedIn.
  • Design & Digital Content: Create engaging visuals using Canva and Adobe Express, and maintain website brand consistency.
  • Events Management & Knowledge Mobilization: Plan and coordinate events, manage logistics, and collaborate with partners.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience in event organization, social media management, graphic design, and the health/research sectors.

Work Details

  • Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
  • Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid
  • Location: Montreal, Quebec
  • Pay Scale: $55,692.00 - $103,412.40 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Includes vacation, paid personal days, statutory holidays, modular group insurance plan, telemedicine, pension plan, training opportunities, corporate discounts, competitive parking rate and flexible work options.

Equal Opportunity

The Research Institute of the MUHC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its hiring and community engagement.

Key skills/competency

  • Communications
  • Event Planning
  • Digital Health
  • Public Relations
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media
  • Content Creation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Bilingual
  • Stakeholder Engagement

How to Get Hired at RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experiences to match job requirements.
  • Highlight event planning: Emphasize digital and in-person event coordination skills.
  • Showcase bilingual skills: Demonstrate expertise in French and English.
  • Prepare examples: Provide clear examples of communications successes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review digital content creation tools.
Familiarize with social media analytics.
Practice using Canva and Adobe Express.
Study website management basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a successful event planning experience.
Explain handling communication challenges.
Share collaboration examples with teams.
Detail decision-making under pressure.

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