Communications Officer (CDA)

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Job Number:  J0422-0920

Job Title:  Communications Officer (CDA)

Job Type:  Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department:  Communications

Job Category:  Communications

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  10/05/2022

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  23/05/2022

Salary (with Salary Rate):  78,373.00 - 85,792.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  25/07/2022

Assignment Duration To:  31/08/2023

Employee Group:  CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  10PE

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  25/07/2022

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.

Carleton is looking for a high-performing individual to play a key role in its central communications team. Working within a newly expanded Department of University Communications, successful candidates will have a talent for finding and telling stories that support the university’s vision and brand. The position is well suited for curious communicators, creative thinkers, self-starters, and those who thrive in a collaborative environment. Knowledge of the university’s culture and institutional goals and objectives is desirable, as is an understanding of media relations reputation and issues management.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Communications Officer will plan,
implement, evaluate and report on an integrated corporate communications program to
advance Carleton university’s profile and reputation. Collaborating with colleagues from
across campus, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination, deployment and
measurement of effective communications strategy across web, social media and
traditional channels – internal and external. The position requires flexibility and the
ability to pivot to emerging requirements on any given day, including the support of issue
and crisis management

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Strong background in planning and use of corporate communications including social media and other digital platforms.
• Superior writing and editing skills, especially in the area of storytelling.
• Able to translate difficult subjects into accessible and compelling language.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Ability to work independently and in co-operation with the Manager of Communications and other members of the department, as well as communications officers across campus.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively with a broad range of university clients and external publics.
• Good understanding of the requirements of major and specialist news media.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, initiative, sensitivity, tact and discretion.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Flexible in being able to respond to weekend and evening requests.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.
• Client-service driven.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• University honours degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or the equivalent. Knowledge of French is an asset.
• Five years of progressive experience in the area of communications or public with demonstrable experience in planning and development of digital communications.

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.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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