Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
In the School of Medicine, we are committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. As we embark on this journey to redefine medical education, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission.
We envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care, community-level settings and patient-centred environments. Our curriculum considers social, environmental and prevention contexts while seeking to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices. As we establish the School of Medicine in Surrey, B.C., we will foster our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners who will help us meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve. We seek to improve access to primary care throughout the province while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable and socially accountable outcomes.
About the Role
The Director of Communications, HDRN Canada provides strategic communications leadership for a pan Canadian network advancing health data research and health equity. Reporting within the Stephens Family School of Medicine, this role leads integrated communications, stakeholder engagement, brand management, advocacy, digital communications, and public facing initiatives that strengthen HDRN Canada's national profile and support its strategic priorities. The Director works closely with government, funders, researchers, and network partners to promote consistent messaging and build meaningful relationships. Upcoming initiatives include supporting new funding opportunities, expanding stakeholder engagement, enhancing digital communications, strengthening partnerships across Canada's health data ecosystem, and leading strategic campaigns and events while embedding principles of equity, accessibility, reconciliation, and Indigenous data sovereignty.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic communications professional with experience leading integrated communications, stakeholder engagement, brand management, and digital communications. They are an exceptional writer and storyteller, capable of translating complex information into clear, impactful messages for diverse audiences. They demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and relationship-building skills, thrive in a multi-stakeholder environment, and are committed to advancing equity, accessibility, reconciliation, and culturally safe communications.
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