Science Communications Specialist (Writer)

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Ave
Department: Major and Estate Giving
Reports to: Director Major and Transformational Gift Communications 
Hours: 35 Hours
Hiring Range: $70000 - $85000
Status: Permanent Full Time
Posted Date: July 24 2025
Closing Date: August 20 2025

Established in 1982 PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery and some of the worlds largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraising events and have sophisticated Major & Transformational Gifts and Estates & Gift Planning programs.

Reporting to the Director of Major and Transformational Gift Communications the Science Communications Specialist (Writer) will be responsible for developing compelling major gift proposals and impact reports and translating complex scientific and medical research into high-quality donor-friendly communications. They will partner with scientific clinical and executive leadership to shape philanthropy projects that align with strategic and business goals while serving as an in-house knowledge resource on scientific and medical concepts. The individual will work collaboratively with a passionate team to support the needs of the Major & Transformational Gift team and the organization as a whole.

Accountabilities

• Research write develop and format compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals and impact reports for individual donors corporations and foundations and other writing needs for the Major and Transformational Giving team
• Research and translate complex cancer research and care information into engaging materials for donors
• Lead internal and external meetings with Foundation staff clinicians researchers and patients to gather source materials and obtain approvals
• Edit review and amend work in a timely manner in response to feedback from Foundation and Cancer Centre partners
• Serve as project manager for each assignment from initial strategy meeting through to final design and production
• Provide support to fellow team members by proofreading copy-editing and ensuring the scientific accuracy of materials

Technical Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional writing storytelling copy editing and research skills with the highest attention to detail and the ability to make a persuasive case in proposals and convey the impact of philanthropic support in reports as well as other donor communications (e.g. PowerPoint presentations briefings infographics stories)
• Experience conducting insightful interviews capable of eliciting both critical information and compelling narratives 
• Demonstrated experience understanding analyzing and synthesizing complex data and translating medical and scientific content for a broad (non-medical) audience
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills both oral and written and ability to work independently
• Extremely well organized in order to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Strong design sense and ability to present communications materials and information  in a visually compelling manner an asset

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to partner with clinicians and scientists in a professional manner and to develop and leverage professional working relationships
• Highly inquisitive and comfortable working with ambiguity to find clarity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute deliverables within stated timelines
• Proactive mindset to anticipate project challenges

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in science/health-related discipline is required. Masters degree is preferred
• Minimum five years of experience writing scientific content research grants or journalism content is required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word PowerPoint Excel) project management tools (Asana) and graphic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite Canva)
• Strong alignment with the values of Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)

Additional information

How to apply: Applications require the submission of three writing samples preference given to content about science health and technology and whose primary audience is the lay public.

Additional Information :

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values we achieve greater success and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you wont get anywhere else in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday Thursday and one other day per week in office or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities LGBTQ2s BIPOC persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time