Intranet strategy and communications lead (Temporary)

Sheridan College’s Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Department based in Oakville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Intranet strategy and communications lead. Sheridan College’s Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations Department manages the college’s brand and reputation. It provides strategic marketing, public relations, and media services to promote Sheridan’s programs and achievements. It engages with students, alumni, and industry partners to strengthen the college’s presence. Through research and storytelling, it ensures Sheridan’s leadership in education and innovation. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Sheridan College
Department: Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
Position: Intranet strategy and communications lead (Temporary)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $46.08 – $53.43 hourly
Employment Type: Full time/Temporary
Employee Group: Support Staff – Appendix D
Location: Oakville, ON, Canada
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference Number: J0125-0448

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism and Marketing
Experience: Candidates should have 5 years of focused experience managing intranets or other internal communications with an emphasis on product/project management

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should have a proven ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy with highly confidential information while making decisions aligned with Sheridan’s values

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have training obtained through conferences, seminars, experience, professional development, in-class or online learning, specifically in a combination of the following, Technical Writing Fundamentals, Drupal – Open-Source CMS Technology, Internal Communications Best Practices and Principles, Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), Change Management principles and techniques ADKAR, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Inclusive Design and Project Management Body of Knowledge
• The candidates should have demonstrated experience translating technical language into business language to bridge the gap between business and technical professionals
• The candidates should have experience in architecting, developing, and operating mission-critical IT/Communications infrastructure and services
• The candidates should have a high degree of technical competency and proficiency using Drupal, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, databases, and digital cameras (both still and video)
• The candidates should have an intermediate level of competency with photo and video editing software

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be capable of writing, editing, reviewing and approving communications distributed to all employees via the Insider, supporting the dissemination of institutional priorities and policies and oversee timely, complete, and accurate intranet communications to inform and educate Sheridan’s internal audiences, including faculty, staff, applicants, and current students
• The candidates should be able to collaborate with the Product Lead to develop and architect the intranet, ensuring Drupal project work aligns with IT/Communications infrastructure, strategic goals, and best practices
• The candidates should be able to work with vendors, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), PeopleSoft developers, and IT teams to create solutions for highly technical issues
• The candidates should be able to develop and recommend digital content strategies and project plans to various internal groups to align institutional objectives with the digital experience on the intranet
• The candidates should be able to conduct large-scale audits to identify opportunities for improvement, make recommendations, and implement changes to enhance internal communications content
• The candidates should be able to develop synchronous and asynchronous learning modules, training documents, user manuals, and instructional videos to support 30+ content owners across the institution and perform other related duties

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.

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