Careers
Santis Health is always investing in individuals with subject matter expertise and a drive for success. If you believe you fit with our team, please submit your resume and cover letter to Careers@santishealth.ca.
Life Sciences Coordinator
Position Overview:
Santis Health, a leading public affairs, communications and strategy consultancy focusing on the health care and life sciences sectors, is looking to hire a Life Sciences Coordinator. Based in our Toronto office, this ambitious, self-motivated individual will work mainly with Santis’ Life Sciences Team and will focus predominately on projects in the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health sectors. This individual will provide administrative and entry level client-facing consulting services in a fast-paced environment. This work will include conducting research, supporting project management and creating or refining presentation materials and communications collateral – as well as administrative duties as needed.
Responsibilities Include:
- Tracking and researching emerging and evolving public policy issues, including monitoring federal and provincial laws, regulations and policies that could impact the pharmaceutical, medical device and digital health sectors.
- Support the execution of stakeholder maps and engagement plans, including conducting secondary research, setting up interviews, taking notes and other related tasks.
- Develop, execute and support communications tools including slide decks, reports, social media content, news releases, etc.
- Monitor conversations and client issues on traditional and social media channels.
- Develop project management plans and keep the project team focused on meeting multiple, tight timelines.
- Providing administrative assistance to team members of Santis Health, including scheduling, invoicing, expense filing, maintaining client files, etc.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree. A focus on public policy / politics, life sciences or business would be preferred.
- Knowledge of health policy is an asset – as is knowledge of the pharmaceutical, medical device, and/or digital health sectors.
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of mainstream social media platforms and communication tools.
- Superior priority-setting and time-management skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time.
- Flexible schedule that allows for occasional evening/weekend work.
- Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset.
- Graphic design skills (including the Adobe Creative Suite) would also be an asset.
About Santis Health Inc:
Santis Health is a health care and life sciences consulting firm that provides a wide range of strategy, communications and government affairs services to clients across Canada. Clients of Santis Health include some of Canada’s largest companies – from Pfizer, Medtronic and Roche to Shopper’s Drug Mart and Life Labs – national health organizations like the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) and multiple hospitals, community organizations and patient groups. To learn more, please visit: www.santishealth.ca
Santis Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that is safe and respectful. Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal and equitable opportunity, and that our organization represents a diverse array of expertise, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to fair employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sex and sexual orientation, and other dimensions that are intrinsic to who we are as individuals.
If you are interested in becoming the newest team member of Santis Health and believe you have the qualifications listed in the job description, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Careers@santishealth.ca by 5pm on Friday February 4, 2022.
Finance & Administration Manager
Position Overview:
Santis Health, a leading public affairs, communications and strategy consultancy focusing on the health care sector, is looking to hire a Finance & Administration Manager. Based in our Toronto office, this ambitious, self-motivated individual would be responsible for supporting the operations of a growing company, on a full-time basis.
The Finance & Administration Manager will be expected to drive best practices in finance and administration within the organization to maximize efficiency and growth.
Responsibilities Include:
Financial Support
- Liaising with Santis’ bookkeeper and accountants
- Responsible for preparing invoices for clients and resolving any billing issues
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Ensuring efficient financial monitoring and reporting for all company service areas
- Developing and putting into practice procedures for handling finances and accounting
- Ensuring timely submission of all staff expenses
- Ensuring appropriate filing of client contracts and upload of financial information to invoicing system
- Responsible for preparing financial projections based on previous reporting and new business prospects
Office Management and Administrative Support
- Developing and streamlining operational efficiencies
- Staying current with all regulations, requirements and laws
- Ordering and managing company office supplies
- Liaising with building manager, when necessary, to resolve maintenance issues
- Liaising with company vendors
- Working with suppliers to ensure functioning of key office equipment such as photocopiers, projectors, IT servers, etc.
- Maintaining a physical and cloud-based filing system for key corporate documents
- Maintaining Client/Project Lists
- Assist with the creation of memos, contracts, announcements and other internal communications
- Logistical support and event planning
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a financial/administrative capacity
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, management or equivalent
- Numerate with an understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
- Knowledge of QuickBooks would be an asset
- A track record of working in small, growing companies would be an asset
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal oral communication skills
- Time management
- Advanced knowledge in Excel and financial systems
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes
- Demonstrated interest in financial accounting and bookkeeping
About Santis Health Inc:
Santis Health is a consultancy dedicated to providing value-added strategic advisory services to clients within the Canadian health care sector. Santis navigates the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and communications. Our services include strategic planning, policy analysis and development, public affairs, and communications. Clients of Santis Health include leading health care organizations, charities, non-profits, and health care providers across Canada. We pride ourselves on understanding the system dynamics that drive policy making, resource allocation, and stakeholder opinion. To learn more, please visit: www.santishealth.ca
Santis Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that is safe and respectful. Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal and equitable opportunity, and that our organization represents a diverse array of expertise, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to fair employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sex and sexual orientation, and other dimensions that are intrinsic to who we are as individuals.
If you are interested in becoming the newest team member of Santis Health and believe you have the qualifications listed in the job description, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Careers@santishealth.ca by 5:00pm on February 15, 2022.
Government Relations Consultant
Position Overview:
Santis Health, a leading public affairs, communications and strategy consultancy focusing on the health care sector, is looking to hire a Government Relations Consultant. Based in our Toronto office, this ambitious, self-motivated individual will work closely with the Santis government relations team to provide strategic problem solving, public policy and communications services to the senior leadership of the firm.
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of government affairs, public affairs, stakeholder relations and project management, as well as the most pressing health care and life sciences issues of the day. Previous experience working in health care, in government or as a consultant would be an advantage.
Responsibilities Include:
Account Support
- Working closely with Santis team members to manage a wide range of client projects and deliverables
- Advising on government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy strategies
- Interacting with government officials and decision-makers to build and maintain relationships
- Tracking emerging and evolving public policy issues – and analyzing their implications to client organizations
- Liaising with clients as part of ongoing project management responsibilities
- Identifying key stakeholders and creating tailored stakeholder maps
- Participating in client strategy sessions
- Developing government relations initiatives, a wide range of briefing notes, slide decks and other communication materials
- Developing project management plans and keeping the project team focused on meeting multiple, tight timelines
Internal Support
- Tracking and responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and other business development opportunities
- Assisting on development of proposals and other business development opportunities
- Drafting Santis-branded blogs, op-ed publications, news releases, policy reports and think pieces
- Participating in the continued development of internal products and processes
Qualifications:
- Degree in political science, public policy, economics, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience); post-graduate qualifications are beneficial
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- In-government experience or GR/advocacy preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of government affairs, public policy and politics in Ontario and across Canada
- A solid mix of project management, policy analysis and communications experience
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong research and analysis ability
- Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple clients and projects
- Skilled in priority-setting, efficient time-management and the ability to work independently
- High level of professionalism
- Bilingualism (French / English) would be an asset
- Flexible schedule
About Santis Health Inc:
Santis Health is a Toronto-based consultancy dedicated to providing value-added strategic advisory services to clients within the Canadian health care sector. Santis navigates the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and communications. Our services include strategic planning, policy analysis and development, public affairs, and communications. Clients of Santis Health include leading health care organizations, charities, non-profits, and health care providers across Canada. We pride ourselves on understanding the system dynamics that drive policy making, resource allocation, and stakeholder opinion. To learn more, please visit: www.santishealth.ca
Santis Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that is safe and respectful. Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal and equitable opportunity, and that our organization represents a diverse array of expertise, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to fair employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sex and sexual orientation, and other dimensions that are intrinsic to who we are as individuals.
If you are interested in becoming the newest team member of Santis Health and believe you have the qualifications listed in the job description, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Careers@santishealth.ca by 5:00pm on February 15, 2022.