Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Communications Coordinator

Department/Unit
Medical Education Program - NB

Location
Saint John

Posting Number
S343-22

Employee Group
DPMG

Position Type
Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)


Employment Type
Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0

Salary
$48,529 - $64,821 per annum

Classification
ADM-04

Provisional Statement


About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary
Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) offers a continuum of education programming in undergraduate medical education, postgraduate medical education in addition to MSc and PhD education. Over 650 faculty, distributed throughout the five regional facilities in the Horizon Health Network, support the administrative, academic and research mission of the Faculty of Medicine in New Brunswick.Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Communication Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and/or preparation of all internal and external communications including presentations, promotional materials, reports, newsletters and articles using integrated content (writing, photography, animation and video). The Coordinator is responsible for DMNB’s on-line presence, delivery of events/activities and will serve as the liaison to media outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage print and online information and promotional resources strategically consistent with the Faculty of Medicine’s communication plan.
• Create page layouts with text, graphics, photographs and other visual elements to produce brochures, posters, promotional materials, annual/quarterly reports and other written documents. Manage online content including webpage and social media networks working within the University branding standards ensuring content is current and links are active.
• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
• Under the direction of the DMNB executive sponsor and the faculty lead and in collaboration with the leadership and staff of the FoM Admissions, the incumbent will be the administrative/operational lead for the delivery of the multiple mini-interviews in NB. This includes recruiting assessors, providing orientation for assessors, booking a venue, and ensuing catering, equipment and supplies are coordinated.
• Lead the coordination of special events including public receptions, events/activities, dinners, meeting, ceremonies, site visits and university promotional tours.

Note
Some evening and weekend work is required. Occasional travel as necessary to learn, support and interact with other units.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. DMNB is located on the UNB (Saint John Campus) thus the vaccination and reporting policies of both UNB and Horizon Health Network will apply.

Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a related field (such as English, journalism, public relations/communications), plus three to five years’ related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Formal training in project management is considered an asset. Formal training in latest version of Adobe suite including Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign and Dream Weaver required. Experience with various software packages required, including Microsoft Desktop Publisher, Excel and Word required for processing and data management functions. Training in HTML and CQ5 is an asset. Experience in a post-secondary education, health care or government environment is preferred. Demonstrated experience in designing both print and web based materials required, as well as proven ability to write for a variety of audiences in various formats.

Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
08/18/2022

Close Date
09/01/2022

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant