Job Description

Date Posted: 01/16/2024
Req ID: 35577
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Citizen Lab
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055237

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada\'s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Citizen Lab is an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, focusing on research, development, and high-level strategic policy and legal engagement at the intersection of information and communication technologies, human rights, and global security. The Lab uses a \xe2\x80\x9cmixed methods\xe2\x80\x9d approach to research combining practices from political science,law, computer science, and area studies. Our research includes investigating digital espionage against civil society, documenting Internet filtering and other technologies and practices that impact freedom of expression online, analyzing privacy, security, and information controls of popular applications, and examining transparency and accountability mechanisms relevant to the relationship between corporations and state agencies regarding personal data and other surveillance activities.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Administration, Citizen Lab and working under the general direction of the Director, Citizen Lab, the Communication Strategist develops the strategic plan for increasing the Citizen Lab\'s profile and presence in the national and international community and supporting a wide range of the Lab\'s goals and priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and developing an integrated multi-channel communications strategy independently
• Developing and implementing digital communication campaigns and programs that support strategic objectives
• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
• Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with senior management to gain approval for strategies and plans
• Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels
• Overseeing and implementing website enhancement activities to support project/program goals and objectives
• Developing and implementing social media operational procedures and best practices that support strategic objectives
• Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, journalism or other related field, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years recent and relevant experience in developing and executing comprehensive communication and marketing plans for research advancement, public relations, fundraising and external liaison
• Demonstrated experience in managing and executing a variety of creative, persuasive and cost effective marketing and communications projects, preferably in a post-secondary research lab setting
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing crisis communications strategies.
• Demonstrated professional experience in writing and editing work in both academic and business settings
• Demonstrated experience in building collaborations and partnership with industry and institutions domestically and internationally
• Demonstrated experience in communicating complex issues in digital media, global security, and human rights policies to various stakeholders nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated experience in managing events through the full cycle, including event planning, implementation and closing ; Experience with event logistics with the ability to perform events setup and close off
• Experience with identifying and recommending creative outreachprogram initiatives that expand outreach audience profiles
• Experience in developing and preparing speaking materials, press kits, presentation key messaging and talking points in the context of written material and web content
• Demonstrated experience in managing various Web publishing and communications tools (blogs, social media, email newsletters, content management systems, CSS, HTML etc.).
• Experience leading a communication team in a formal reporting relationship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing and editorial skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, HTML, Word Press, spreadsheets, databases and web(blogs, social media, email newsletters, content management systems, CSS, HTML etc.) and desktoppublishing/graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of web marketing, including website analytics and optimization methods and technologies
• Demonstratedunderstanding of best practices in information architecture, navigation, user interface,usability, accessibility standards and testing
• Excellent problem solving, diplomacy, and analytical skills
• Excellent creative skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability implement and manage multiple projects
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills

Assets (Nonessential):

• Master\'s in political science, engineering or computer Science.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Insightful
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 02/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $93,752 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $119,892. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Recruiter: Ann Yang

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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