Communications officer
Carleton University’s Housing and Residence Life department based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Communications officer. Carleton University’s Housing and Residence Life department manages on-campus housing and student residence services. It provides accommodation options, support services, and community programs for students living on campus. Through proactive student engagement and safety initiatives, the department fosters a vibrant and inclusive residential community. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Carleton University
Department: Housing and Residence Life
Position: Communications officer
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $81532.00 – $89250.00 Yearly
Employment Type: Term/Full Time
Employee Group: CUPE 2424
Job Category: Student Services
Location: 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
Shift: 35 Hours Per Week
Job ID: J0324-0355
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of an honour’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or English
Experience: Candidates should have five years of related work experience in communications and web content and e-communication experience, preferably in an academic setting
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have completed an honour’s university degree, and additional training in the field of public relations, marketing, or communications would be acceptable
- The candidates should possess advanced communications skills and should demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- The candidates should have experience in social media and should possess web content experience
- The candidates should exhibit superior interpersonal skills and should have a proven ability to develop, implement, and measure innovative communications and marketing plans
- The candidates should possess a solid understanding of the university environment and should be able to interact successfully with a range of stakeholders
- The candidates should have the ability to work with minimal supervision and should show an exceptional level of initiative and reliability
- The candidates should have proficiency in working with PowerPoint and Word (Microsoft Office products) and experience in web writing and design (WordPress)
- The candidates should have excellent knowledge and expertise with Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to develop, implement, and evaluate internal and external communications strategies for all units under Housing and Residence Life Services
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with management and key personnel to develop an annual communications plan aligned with Carleton University guidelines
- The candidates should be able to coordinate communications efforts to ensure consistent content, design, quality, and messaging across all channels, including print and online platforms
- The candidates should be able to focus on creating comprehensive, user-friendly, and up-to-date online information to effectively reach current and future residents, parents, off-campus partners, and other stakeholders
- The candidates should be able to utilize various communication tools and techniques to effectively convey information and engage with target audiences
- The candidates should be able to monitor and analyze communication efforts to assess effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary to achieve departmental goals and objectives
- The candidates should be able to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in communications and incorporate them into departmental strategies and initiatives
- The candidates should be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging and branding efforts
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!