Senior Strategic Communications Advisor – 3603

The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation collects and administers funds to support research, prevention, care, and education provided by the Montreal Heart Institute. We thus promote excellence in an internationally renowned center serving the Montreal, Quebec, Canadian, and global communities, enabling it to fully accomplish its mission of combating cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of mortality worldwide.

The MHIF is seeking a compassionate individual to play a leading role with all Foundation teams in developing impactful communication and solicitation tools to achieve ambitious goals.

The role

Under the supervision of the Director of Communications and Relationship Marketing, the incumbent will play an essential role in developing communication tools aimed at demonstrating the impact of donations and projects carried out by the Montreal Heart Institute to position it as a major player in health-related change. They will contribute to the development of various strategies aimed at achieving specific objectives, including solicitation, donor retention, and recognition activities, as well as public relations.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer with outstanding communication skills to collaborate and develop relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. They have a solid experience in writing relevant and effective communication documents that emphasize the Foundation’s mission and impact.

The right fit

• Undergraduate degree in communication, journalism, or a related discipline;
• Ten (10) years of experience in a similar role;
• Perfect mastery of the French language, both oral and written;
• Strong writing skills with impeccable grammar and spelling;
• Very high proficiency in the English language, both oral and written;
• Excellent mastery of the Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Knowledge and skills in writing multi-platform content;
• Knowledge of the philanthropic sector is a significant asset.