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About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life Services, the Communications Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the internal and external communications for all four units under Housing and Residence Life Services. While following Carleton University guidelines, the incumbent develops an annual communications plan for the Department by working with management and key personnel from the units. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating communications and ensuring consistent content, design, quality and messaging across all channels (print and online) geared towards current and future residents, parents, off-campus partners and other stakeholders. The focus will be on comprehensive, user-friendly and up-to-date online information.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Advanced communications skills
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills are required
• Social media experience
• Web content experience
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to develop, implement and measure innovative communications, and marketing plans
• A solid understanding of the university environment
• Ability to interact successfully a range of stakeholders
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional level of initiative and reliability
• Proficiency in working with PowerPoint and Word (Microsoft Office products)
• Web writing and design experience (WordPress)
• Excellent knowledge and expertise with Adobe Creative Suite
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through:
• Completion of an honour’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or English. Alternatively the completion of an honour’s university degree, and additional training in the field of public relations, marketing or communications would be acceptable.
• Five years of related work experience in communications and web content and e-communication experience, preferably in an academic setting.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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