An integrated, collaborative, interdisciplinary vaccine research team, the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) is committed to developing, implementing and evaluating vaccine technologies and vaccines for infectious diseases that have a significant impact on Canadian and global health and training experts in these critical and evolving fields. Located in the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, the CCfV is a collaboration of Dalhousie University, the IWK Health Centre, and Nova Scotia Health Authority. For more information, please visit www.centerforvaccinology.ca Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Canadian Centre for Vaccinology, the Communications Coordinator provides internal and external communications support and works with the CAO to build and execute the overall communications strategy for CCfV. Key Responsibilities

• Develop external communications strategies and plans, including, but not limited to: media, web, and social media.
• Advise the Director and CAO on internal and external communications. Prepare internal communications for staff and build an internal communications strategy that supports employee engagement. Advise the Director and CAO on external communications issues and opportunities.
• Develop and prepare documents, which may include strategies, internal/external reports, correspondence, and special applications, including grant applications.
• Oversee the development of CCfV communication products including annual reports, website development and overall branding. Oversee and produce social media and web content.
• Assist Project Coordinators and investigators with study recruitment plans and strategies.
• Act as liaison with institutional partners on both proactive and reactive communications initiatives and issues. Act as media contact to coordinate responses to media from CCfV investigators.
Note Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience), is required. Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are required. Knowledge of institutional communications for Dalhousie University, IWK Health Centre, and Nova Scotia Health Authority is an asset. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project) as well as a strong understanding of social media and website platforms is essential. Demonstrated expertise in writing and editing various communications material such as reports, governance documents, policies and SOPS, etc. is required. Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program. Application Consideration Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.