Job Description

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our vision is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care. 

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.  

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.  

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.  

Union: Non-Union
Department: Marketing and Communications
Hours: 35 hours
Hourly rate: $22.50/hour
Status: Temporary, Full-time (8-month contract)
Vacancy: New, Internship
Posted Date: May 22, 2026
Closing Date: June 3, 2026
Please note Our Technical Assessment opens May 28 via TestGorilla

As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, the Junior Coordinator, Social Media will support the execution of PMCF brand initiatives and signature event digital campaigns, reporting directly to the Manager, Social Media. You will play a critical role managing day-to-day community management and social content production, from initial brief through to execution. If you have exceptional communication skills, a strong understanding of current social media trends, and a passion for purpose-driven work, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Support the planning and execution of content calendars across PMCF’s seven (7) social media lines of business:
  • The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, PMCF Cricket, PMCF Ride, PMCF Journey, PMCF Ride North, PMCF Walk, PMCF Road Hockey
• Lead day-to-day community management, guided by the PMCF Community Management Playbook, to engage responsibly and thoughtfully with our online audiences
• Schedule and publish content across platforms and lines of business to ensure consistent always-on presence
• Collaborate with the internal creative team to bring campaign concepts, templates, and posts to life
• Create engaging social content by drafting compelling post copy and developing visual assets (static and video), supported by pre-approved templates and a curated photography library
• Apply brand guidelines to ensure content is cohesive, recognizable, and aligned across channels
• Monitor competitor and peer channels to surface insights, trends, and creative inspiration that inform our approach
• Provide support for Signature Events, including occasional evening or weekend hours, ensuring timely, high-quality social execution and real-time engagement when it matters most

Qualifications

You have:

• A genuine passion for social media. You follow trends, news, and cultural moments and enjoy translating them into engaging content
• A university degree or college diploma in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field (completed or in progress)
• Working knowledge of major social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok, with an interest in how algorithms and platform features evolve
• An understanding of online communities and cultural nuances, with the ability to communicate respectfully with diverse audiences
• Hands-on experience using social management tools such as Sprout Social, Emplifi, or Brandwatch
• Experience with community management, moderation, or audience engagement
• Demonstrated ability to create content for digital platforms, including writing clear, engaging copy
• Familiarity with graphic design and video editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut
• A proactive, curious mindset. You’re eager to learn, contribute ideas, improve processes, collaborate with others, and take ownership of projects when needed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, managing multiple priorities effectively while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality execution across all deliverables

Additional Information

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.