Senior Philanthropic Communications Specialist; Science Writer

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission 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: 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 Philanthropy Communications Specialist (Campaign 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.

• 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