Description
The Department of Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Patient Education Content Designer. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 3 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Glans-Look Lung Cancer Research (GLR) Program is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Patient Education Content Designer to join the PROPEL ALK initiative a patient-facing educational project for individuals receiving ALK-inhibitor (ALKi) treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.
Reporting to the GLR Program Manager.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Translate product monographs, clinical data, and research findings into educational patient-facing resources
- Develop content that fits a structured framework for proactive prevention, active management, and emergent care guidance
- Tailor materials for various literacy levels and incorporate user feedback to optimize clarity and usefulness
- Design visual elements or guide designers to ensure content accessibility (e.g., infographics, icons)
- Review available research to understand audience needs and segments, and use these insights to create targeted, user-focused content
- Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and clinicians to co-design and validate resource materials
- Ensure content meets digital standards for readability, engagement, and accessibility
- Update and refine materials based on clinical input and usage analytics
- Promote consistency in tone, messaging, and evidence-based recommendations across all content
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Education, Communications, or related field; Master's degree an asset
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in medical writing, health communication, or digital content development
- Background in English, Journalism or Creative Writing an asset
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex medical content into plain-language materials for public or patient audiences
- Familiarity with health literacy standards and patient-centered design principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools for content layout/design
- Experience developing content for digital platforms (e.g., websites, PDFs, mobile)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience in oncology or rare disease content is an asset
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Application Deadline: August 4, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
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