Coordinator, Communication and Events

Job ID 79587 Job Title Coordinator, Communication and Events Regular/Temporary Regular Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/11/04 Job Type Limited Term (>12 months) Close Date 2026/11/17 Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job Department Surgery Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Grade 6 Salary Range $26.99 - $38.03 (hourly) Job Code JD0298 Existing Vacancy Yes - Backfilling as Existing Contract Duration 12.3 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 35 Posting Details **Schedule** 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. **Education Level** 2-year Community College diploma in Event Management, Marketing, or related field. **Career Level** Requires 3 years of relevant experience. **Anticipated Fill Date** ASAP Job Description Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. **JD #:** JD0298 **Title:** Coordinator, Communications and Events **Pay Grade:** 6 **Unit/Project Description:** The Communications & Events Coordinator is central to advancing the Department’s communications, engagement, and event strategies through the planning, development, and delivery of a broad range of communications initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Coordinator leads departmental communications channels, including the website, newsletters, publications, social media, video content, and promotional materials, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, accessible, and aligned with organizational goals and brand standards. The incumbent develops and curates stories that showcase departmental achievements, coordinates graphic design and branding activities, and fosters strong relationships with internal and external communications partners, including the Faculty of Health Sciences Central Communications team. The role also leads the planning and execution of key departmental events, overseeing all aspects of event coordination including logistics, communications, budgeting, registration, and stakeholder engagement. In addition, the Communications & Events Coordinator monitors communications performance, prepares reports and annual updates, supports major departmental reporting initiatives, and provides strategic communications advice to promote consistent messaging, brand integrity, and community engagement across the Department. **This is a one-year contract position** with a hybrid work arrangement that offers some flexibility for remote work. This role requires regular travel to hospital sites across Hamilton and may occasionally involve work outside of standard business hours to support scheduled events and department