Job ID
76095
Job Title
Digital Media Specialist
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
McMaster Innovation Park (MIP)
Open Date
2026/05/13
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
2026/05/22
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
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Department
FHS Health Evidence and Impact
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 9
Salary Range
$34.99 - $49.20 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0787
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
13.2 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
Schedule
8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Hybrid Work
4 days in office, 1 day remote
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia or related field.
Career Level
Requires 2 years of relevant experience
JD Number
JD 0787
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Description
Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.
Digital Media Specialist
JD0787
Unit Description:
This position supports both the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) and the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a large, national, long-term study of more than 50,000 individuals who were between the ages of 45 and 85 when recruited. These participants will be followed until 2033 or death. The aim of the CLSA is to find ways to help us live long and live well, and understand why some people age in healthy fashion while others do not.
The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) is an interdisciplinary research institute advancing the science of aging. MIRA’s approach is to conduct research in cross-Faculty teams and engage the older adult community, their families, healthcare providers and other key stakeholders through every stage of our activities, from research to evaluation and implementation of interventions and technologies.
The Digital Media Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring the online presence of the CLSA and MIRA by creating and optimizing content across various digital channels, as well as by increasing engagement and awareness of the CLSA and MIRA through strategic digital marketing informed by analytics.
Job Summary:
Responsible for evaluating, developing, providing, and promoting digital media services in support of the teaching and learning needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia or related field.
- Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
Assets:
The successful candidate will possess:
- Experience in digital marketing.
- Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, email marketing, and social media platforms.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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