As part of Bruyère you will be contributing to fulfilling our Mission which is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients and residents by living our values of respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability and learning.

Reporting to the Director of the Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program, the CHPCP Communications Assistant is responsible of developing communication tools for the program. The tasks will include the research of palliative care topics and consultation of health care providers in palliative care across a variety of settings to gather information and seek feedback. The role is also responsible of drafting pamphlets and online content about grief and bereavement and regional palliative care resources, creating presentations to support the program.

Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère.

Is committed to patient and resident safety, on-going learning and continuous quality improvement.

• Completing a degree in a relevant field such as communications, public health, healthcare administration, nursing, social work, or a related field.

• Fluent in French and English.
• Knowledge of palliative care or a strong interest in the area.
• Experience with research and content creation, through volunteer or course work.

• Ability to conduct literature searches using academic databases, with an understanding of evidence-informed practice and how to critique research articles and information from web sources.
  
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 (word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), and design and video software.

• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive)
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be eligible to get a satisfactory police record check (Level 2)

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included.

Bruyère promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyère is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.