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Join the COSSNET Executive Team!


COSSNET is seeking enthusiastic medical students from across Canada to join our executive team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the education and mentorship of medical students, gain leadership experience, and shape the direction of COSSNET's activities.


If you are passionate about Orthopaedic Surgery and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply by completing the form below.


The deadline to apply for all positions is August 15, 2024.

Available Positions

Available positions: 2


Start date: September 1, 2024


Overview


The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies to promote the activities, events, and initiatives of COSSNET. This role requires a strong understanding of various social media platforms and a creative mindset to engage the target audience effectively.


Roles & Responsibilities


  • Post upcoming events and announcements on Instagram and X. Any post or story must be approved 48 hours in advance.
  • Create monthly schedules for posting social media content.
  • Design flyers and social media content using Canva.
  • Ensure that the design of the social media content is consistent with COSSNET branding guidelines.
  • Actively monitor social media platforms for relevant posts to re-share or bring to the attention of the Executive Team.
  • Post the weekly “Case of the Week” on Instagram and X.
  • Facilitate “Resident Takeovers” and content posted at the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting.
  • Monitor social media channels, respond to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly, and foster engagement with followers.
  • Collaborate with the French-speaking Ambassador to ensure fluid and timely translations of social media content when applicable.
  • Consistently monitor COSSNET’s Slack channel for announcements, post the social media calendar, pre-approve social media content, and collaborate with other Executive Team members.
  • Attend monthly Executive Team meetings.

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Available positions: 1


Start date: September 1, 2024


Overview


The Communications Lead is responsible for overseeing the group's internal and external communications, ensuring consistent and effective messaging. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.


Roles & Responsibilities



  • Create the monthly newsletter using COSSNET’s template. Newsletters must be approved 72 hours in advance.
  • Actively update the mailing list for the newsletter.
  • Curate content on COSSNET’s website (e.g., events page, resources page, blog page, etc.) and actively update the website.
  • Seek approval from the Executive Team before making major changes to the website.
  • Coordinate with residents to post relevant information on the blog page.
  • Liaise with internal team members and external partners to gather information and write official letters as needed.
  • Collaborate with the French-speaking Ambassador to ensure fluid and timely translations of the website, newsletters, and any other written content.
  • Consistently monitor COSSNET’s Slack channel for announcements, to pre-approve social media, newsletter, and website content, and to collaborate with other Executive Team members.
  • Attend monthly Executive Team meetings.

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Available positions: 1


Start date: September 1, 2024


Overview


The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing virtual conferences, talks, and other online events hosted by COSSNET. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate virtual event logistics effectively.


Roles & Responsibilities



  • Plan the Pre-CaRMS Roundtable in October, including coordination with all Orthopaedic Surgery programs across Canada.
  • Coordinate one educational event (e.g., led by a staff member) and one networking event (e.g., led by residents).
  • Plan the CaRMS Post-Match event in early April.
  • Participate in the organization of the Early Exposure to the Cutting Edge event taking place at the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting.
  • Work with the Research Lead to collect data from events for research purposes.
  • Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator(s) and the Communications Lead to publish announcements about upcoming events on social media, the newsletter, and the website.
  • Consistently monitor COSSNET’s Slack channel for announcements and to collaborate with other Executive Team members.
  • Attend monthly Executive Team meetings.

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Available positions: 1


Start date: September 1, 2024


Overview


The French-Speaking Ambassador for COSSNET plays a vital role in bridging the communication gap between English and French-speaking members of the network. This position involves ensuring that all content, including the website, newsletters, and other communications, is accurately translated into French. The ambassador actively participates in French-speaking events and is the key point of contact for French-speaking schools, assisting with event coordination and addressing inquiries promptly. 


Roles & Responsibilities



  • Translate website content, newsletters, and other communication materials into French. 
  • Assist with the timely translation of all communications to ensure accessibility for French-speaking members. 
  • Represent COSSNET at French-speaking events and facilitate engagement within the French-speaking community. 
  • Communicate with French-speaking schools to organize events and address any inquiries. 
  • Collaborate with the communications team to ensure consistency and accuracy in all translated content.
  • Consistently monitor COSSNET’s Slack channel for announcements and to collaborate with other Executive Team members. 
  • Attend monthly Executive Team meetings. 

Apply Now

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