PROOF Communications & Knowledge Translation Officer

Date Posted: 11/13/2026
Req ID: 51047
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Nutritional Sciences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00060087
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

PROOF is an interdisciplinary research program housed in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The main focus of this research program is to identify policy interventions to reduce household food insecurity in Canada. The lack of knowledge about effective policy responses and limited awareness of the scale and seriousness of food insecurity in Canada have allowed this public health problem to fester. PROOF’s research and knowledge translation aim to overcome these barriers to action.

As Communications & Knowledge Translation Officer, you will play a key role in the transition and close out of PROOF's research supporting timely dissemination, promotion, knowledge translation and outreach activities You will develop and implement communications plans, create engaging content across a variety of platforms, and foster relationships with internal and external partners to support knowledge translation and communication activities. You will also contribute to special projects and events, helping to ensure research findings and program achievements are communicated effectively to diverse audiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing communications and outreach initiatives, communication plans, fostering relationships with partners and collaborators, and identifying opportunities to increase awareness and engagement with research initiatives
• Developing and maintaining communications content, including creating promotional materials, and writing and editing content for websites, newsletters, reports, social media, and other communications channels, while ensuring consistency with organizational messaging and brand standards
• Supporting knowledge translation and research initiatives, including creating and editing project documents, formatting research results for diverse audiences, drafting progress reports, and developing content that supports the dissemination of research findings
• Facilitating partnerships and outreach activities, including liaising with researchers, project partners, and community contacts to support communications, outreach, and research-related initiatives
• Coordinating outreach events and special initiatives, including supporting logistics, promoting events, coordinating materials and vendors, monitoring expenses, conducting post-event evaluations, and supporting continuous improvement efforts

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience, preferably in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Health, or a related field
• Minimum four (4) years of experience supporting communications, knowledge translation, public engagement, or related activities in a research, public policy, community service, or academic environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications, outreach, or knowledge translation plans
• Experience writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking content for a variety of communications channels and audiences
• Experience developing promotional materials, newsletters, websites, social media content, and other digital communications products
• Experience translating complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible communications for diverse audiences
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, as well as community organizations
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, conferences, outreach initiatives, or promotional activities
• Experience developing and maintaining website and digital content, including social media platforms
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with content management systems, social media platforms, and digital communications tools
• Ability to distill and translate complex public policy research from primary sources into clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience creating graphic, visual, or multimedia communications materials

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Insightful
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Please note this is a grant-funded 6-month term position.

Closing Date: 11/27/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $79,640 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $101,845. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Divisional HR Office Email: [email protected]

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.