Job offer: Information Officer|CRIR-IURDPM

Information Officer

Job description

The Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM) is seeking a Communications Officer for a full-time assignment. Under the supervision of the Head of Department and in close collaboration with the scientific direction of the IURDPM-CRIR, the candidate’s main mandate will be to support the internal and external communications of the IURDPM.

Main tasks

• Contribute to the development of IURDPM’s communication plan to reach different target audiences.
• Develop and manage the IURDPM partner list, participate in internal and external communications.
• Manage the IURDPM website (editing, content review, usage indicators, etc.)
• Contribute to the development of information tools and knowledge transfer products of the IURDPM, such as the newsletter.
• Ensure the dissemination of IURDPM news and success stories in the relevant IURDPM and CCSMTL tools.
• Capture and document in a register the achievements of IURDPM researchers and disseminate them through various IURDPM, CIUSSS and CRIR channels.
• Follow up on communication requests with researchers and IURDPM team members (media requests, use of social media).
• Participate in the organization of events such as partner meetings, symposiums or activities for the general public.
• Support the implementation of IURDPM’s scientific activities (lunchtime conferences, student presentations, etc.).
• Write and prepare minutes, presentations, reports, and contribute to the IURDPM’s annual review.

Profile required

• Academic level: University degree with specialization in communications, other education may be considered with significant work experience in communications.
• Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a communications-related position. Experience in a scientific or rehabilitation environment is an asset.
• Language skills: excellent writing and communication skills in French, bilingualism an asset, ability to synthesize and popularize information.
• Technological skills: autonomy in the use of the Office© suite, page layout software and other software relevant to the position, knowledge of web tools and social media.
• Personal skills: sense of responsibility, autonomy, creativity, ability to work in a context of cooperation and partnership, thoroughness and attention to detail, ability to work on several files at once. Open-mindedness, ability to listen to others and to adapt to the realities of each person.

Work conditions

• Work in an environment with a rich scientific and professional life.
• Be part of a dynamic team and a large community of researchers, students and research staff.
• Hourly rate based on education and experience, plus benefits and insurance plan.
• Main work location: Gingras Pavilion, 6300 Darlington, Montreal, H3S 2J4
• Job status : Full time permanent Work schedule : 5 days a week

Submit your application

Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation to Manon Parisien, Head of Department Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM) CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Ile-de-Montréal: iurdpm.ccsmtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

• Deadline: February 4, 2022
• Read more (French)