Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity
Type: New
The Opportunity
Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) is seeking a Communications Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn and grow and wants to play a key role on a dynamic and purpose-driven Marketing & Communications team. This individual embraces health equity, champions the voice of our organization and is motivated to help tell powerful stories that inspire philanthropy and advance women’s health.
The ideal candidate is a strong and versatile writer with a passion for storytelling and a proven ability to craft compelling copy that inspires donor support. They may be early in their career but bring enthusiasm, creativity and a desire to develop their skills in fundraising and donor communications within a leading healthcare organization. The role holds considerable responsibility, supporting the creation and coordination of WCHF’s written communications across multiple channels. The successful candidate will help bring the Foundation’s mission, impact, and vision to life through compelling content. A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access is a requirement for this role, as this is a guiding principle of WCHF. WCHF values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, racialized people, LGBTQ2+ individuals, people with disabilities, and foreign-born residents to apply.
Women’s College Hospital
For more than 140 years, Women’s College Hospital (WCH) has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare. Now, more than ever, we know how important it is to address issues related to population health, patient experience, and system costs. At Women’s, we advocate for healthcare equity because we know that a healthy society requires a level playing field where everyone has access to timely, high quality, efficient and compassionate care. Today, Women’s is a world leader in revolutionizing healthcare for women and advancing health system solutions for all. Learn more about WCH, visit: www.womenscollegehospital.ca and @WCHospital.
Women’s College Hospital Foundation
Through the generosity of the community, the Foundation fuels the Hospital’s excellence in research and health care. Women’s is at the leading edge of fundamental changes in the healthcare system and the Foundation plays a critical role in advancing this agenda by supporting the Hospital and its extended mandate. With a long and proven history, Women’s is building on its established success to continue its role as a trailblazer. Donors have been, and continue to be, paramount to the success of progressive healthcare.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Communications Coordinator is an integral member of the Marketing & Communications team, supporting the creation and execution of written content across a wide range of platforms and initiatives. This role plays a key part in helping tell the Foundation’s story, enhance donor and community engagement, and strengthen WCHF’s overall brand and voice.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and creative thinker who enjoys collaborating with others and contributing ideas to help refine and elevate messaging. They are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to take ownership of projects while learning from and supporting the broader communications strategy. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a high-performing team, develop new skills, and play a meaningful part in amplifying WCHF’s impact.
Core Deliverables:
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for:
Supporting and contributing to development of WCHF materials, including:
Donor Proposals, Cases or Support and Impact Reports
Events communications (such as: speaking remarks, presentations, event and program collateral)
Donor public campaign materials (such as: newsletters, e-blasts)
CEO communications (such as: op-eds, team-wide communications, speeches)
Organizational documents (such as: Annual Reports, Board of Director reports and memos)
Project managing marketing and communications materials from beginning to end; accountability of final outputs of materials. Working with internal partners across the Foundation, Hospital and external vendors.
Coordinates team projects, including timelines, assets, stakeholder reviews and project management software administration.
Act as resource to colleagues across the organization.
Collaborating with colleagues across WCHF and WCH, including medical and healthcare practitioners and patients, to identify and help tell meaningful stories that inspire philanthropy.
Assisting with content planning and coordination to maintain clarity on timelines, deliverables, and next steps.
Supporting the development and maintenance of templates, style guides, and processes that ensure best-in-class, consistent, and effective donor and public communications.
Qualifications and Skills
Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
1–3 years of relevant experience in communications, preferably within a non-profit, healthcare, or fundraising environment.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Experience creating content for digital platforms (email, website, social) is a requirement. Familiarity with donor communications or storytelling within a philanthropic context is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with design or email tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, or similar) is an advantage.
Key Attributes
Enthusiasm for WCH and WCHF mission.
A proactive, curious learner with a strong desire to grow professionally and contribute to a collaborative team.
Personable and service-oriented, with the ability to build positive working relationships internally and externally.
Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, with a solutions-focused mindset.
Strong sense of accountability and pride in delivering high-quality work.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 per annum, eligibility for merit pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits including Healthcare Ontario Pension Plan enrollment.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit resume and cover letter by October 31, 2025
WCHF is a hybrid work environment. We ask team members to be in the office 3 days per week.
We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact only those applicants selected for further consideration. Please note that submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and therefore early submission is encouraged.
Women's College Hospital Foundation is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Foundation and Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants are asked to make their requirements known in advance.
Why Choose Us?
Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
