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Communications Officer - (991969.3)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Engineering -> Fac of Engineering - General

Posting Close Date

15 November 2022

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$61,935.00 - $81,286.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE

Classification

Communications SG10

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Communications/Public Relations

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $61,935 - $69,710 starting salary determined by the PEA .

Performance range: starting salary to max of $81,286 is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Communications Officer leads the development and implementation of strategic communications and engagement plans, in support of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science's priorities and specific objectives with identified target audiences. The position leads the development and promotion of a consistent narrative and strategic long-term positioning locally, nationally and internationally to enhance the reputation and success of the Faculty.

This is achieved through activities that include communications planning, media relations, writing and editing a variety of materials (e.g. feature stories, web content, newsletters), social media, website management, issues communications, marketing of special events, and providing advice and guidance, as necessary, for internal the Faculty executive and departments. The position works closely with the faculty's Senior Development Officer and University Communications and Marketing (UC+M) to identify and create content that aligns with the university's strategic priorities to ensure the broad promotion and consistent usage of the Faculty's branding and UVic brand guidelines across campus and online.

The Faculty requires communications support focused on its highest priorities, which include: a new strategic plan; student recruitment; a fundraising campaign to attract new philanthropic resources; a major building expansion; an increase in programs and activities related to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and other priorities as identified by the Dean and Faculty leadership.

This position will support programs, initiatives and events of the Faculty that may occasionally take place in the evenings or on the weekends and requires the ability and willingness to work these hours as required.

Job Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in public relations, mass communications or journalism, or a related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of communications experience, including:

• Website development and management (Cascade) and social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Vine, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Hootsuite, etc.) and how each platform can be optimally deployed in different scenarios
• Communications planning, writing, editing, and developing and managing the content of websites, with a high degree of familiarity with social media
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating communications plans and materials
• Evidence of media relations experience and the ability to develop strong relationships with news media
• Experience developing and implementing promotional plans in support of complex or multi-year projects (e.g., capital campaign)

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge requirements include:

• Awareness of Indigenous cultural protocols in the development of all communications
• Use of Content Management Systems such as Cascade or WordPress to upload stories to the web.
• Use of HTML and CSS to integrate dynamic social media content into websites as required.
• Use of software and apps such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Quik, Adobe Clip, Canva to edit photos and social videos.
• Current graphic design trends and techniques

Competency requirements include:

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful manner with people from a broad variety of cultural backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, make decisions independently, be self-motivated and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proven strength in written and oral communications, including demonstrated expertise in research, writing, and editing for a variety of purposes and audiences
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a complex, decentralized work environment.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing priorities
• Strong computer skills and excellent knowledge of MS Office Programs is a requirement.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Assets or Preferences:

• Experience with post-secondary institutions
• Knowledge of STEM fields and/or technical writing, particularly the ability to synthesize technical content and transform it into plain and engaging language that illustrates social impact
• Event coordination experience

Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of

Read our full equity statement here:

Accessibility Statement

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: