Communications Student

About The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research, and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge, and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

What You'll Get To Do as a Communications Student

Reporting to the Manager, Communications (Research Institute & Strategic Initiatives), the Communications Student will support the Communications and Public Affairs team in creating clear and engaging content for SickKids' internal and external channels for Research Institute and research-related communications. Your role in Research Communications includes writing web and intranet stories, social media content, web and newsletter content, conducting interviews with staff, assisting with media or funder shoots or events, and supporting the execution of communication plans.

What You'll Need

• Recently completed (or completing) a diploma or bachelor's degree (or higher) in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience developing content in support of communications plans (such as drafting stories, social media copy, newsletter and web content, print/digital signage content) and tailoring that content for different platforms.
• Detail oriented, with strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in science communications or background in science is an asset. Experience in health care, hospital, or academic environment is preferred.
• Photography and video skills and knowledge of design tools like Canva are an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Internship Details

• Work Location: On site and hybrid-flexible
• Contract Length: May-August 2026
• Hours: 9 to 5 p.m., 35 hours/week

Application Details

Please submit a cover letter and resume in one document through the careers portal. After submitting your application, please email 1-3 writing samples to the Hiring Manager (jelena.djurkic@sickkids.ca). For each sample, include a brief annotation explaining why you selected it and how it demonstrates your skills and/or experience. Both published and unpublished work (e.g., academic writing) are welcome.

What You'll Love

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

Key skills/competency

• Content Creation
• Writing Skills
• Editing
• Social Media Management
• Interviewing
• Communication Plans
• Web Content Development
• Public Relations
• Interpersonal Skills
• Canva (design tool)