Senior Philanthropic Communications Specialist (Science Writer)

Union: Non-Union
Department: Major and Estate Giving
Reports to: Director of Major and Transformational Gift Communications
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 (plus additional compensative incentives such as bonus, pension and more)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill
Posted Date: February 20th, 2026
Closing Date: March 20th, 2026

Application Submission Instructions: Please attach a single PDF containing your cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples that are relevant to the role (fundraising communications, impact reports, etc.). 

Established in 1982, PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraising events, and have sophisticated Major & Transformational Gifts and Estates & Gift Planning programs.

Reporting to the Director of Major and Transformational Gift Communications, the Senior Philanthropic Communications Specialist (Science Writer) will be responsible for developing compelling campaign cases for support, as well as transformational and major gift proposals and impact reports, and translating complex scientific and medical research into high-quality, donor-friendly communications. They will partner with scientific, clinical and executive leadership to shape philanthropy projects that align with strategic and business goals.

The individual will work collaboratively with a passionate team to support the needs of the Transformational and Major Giving, Donor Experience and Stewardship Impact, and Campaign teams, as well as the organization as a whole.

Accountabilities

• Research, conceptualize, develop and write compelling and persuasive cases for support, project backgrounders, fundraising proposals and impact reports for individual donors, corporations, and foundations, as well as other creative communications collateral needs, such as presentations, in support of the Major and Transformational Giving, Donor Experience and Stewardship Impact, and Campaign teams
• Research and translate complex cancer research and care information into engaging materials for donors
• Lead internal and external meetings with Foundation staff, clinicians, researchers and patients to gather source materials and liaise with them to obtain approvals for final products
• Edit, review and revise work in a timely manner in response to feedback from Foundation and Cancer Centre colleagues
• Serve as project manager for each assignment, from initial strategy meeting through to final design and production, arranging for photo shoots and sourcing other visual and creative assets as needed
• Provide support to fellow team members by proofreading and copy-editing materials
• Manage min. 1 major team-wide process initiative to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the team of communication specialists