CANSSI Ontario Program and Communication Officer

Date Posted:11/07/2023
Req ID: 34863
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: CANSSI Ontario
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00050750

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The University of Toronto and the Faculty of Arts & Science is building capacity in statistical and datascience in response to the rapid increase of data-intensive research in most academic disciplines. On July 1, 2019, CANSSI Ontario at UofT was established with the dual role to further strengthen the University’s activities in statistical and data science and to host CANSSI Ontario: the Ontario Regional Centre of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing communication plans that support CANSSI Ontario’s outreach goals and objectives. Implementing digital communication plans across a broad range of marketing/communication channels
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance. Implementing community relations outreach plans for targeted audiences. Delivering presentations outlining proposals to attract sponsorship opportunities.
• Analyzing and recommending options for the development of visual expression/layout of digital assets. Assessing, selecting and implementing search engine optimization techniques. Advising on strategies to align websites with marketing/communication objectives. Testing website before launching new additions. Customizing website according to objectives or user feedback. Coordinating website updates and ensuring technical issues are resolved. Maintaining information on digital platforms.
• Implementing social media campaigns. Creating and maintaining presence on social media platforms. Developing and editing standard operating procedures for online content production and use. Disseminating information via social media. Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with targeted social media communities.
• Creating and producing graphic designs that reflect departmental and/or divisional objectives. Designing graphic elements for digital and online media.
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities. Promoting events and programs to target audiences. Conducti ng post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes.
• Researching, recommending and writing story ideas that advance priorities and initiatives. Liaising with clients to draft , review and discuss communications briefs. Writing and editing correspondence and public statements on behalf of senior leaders.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communication, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of recent and relevant experience implementing and supporting communication plans and marketing strategies, including the creation of digital communication plans and website content, researching and writing communications content, designing and producing publications and promotional materials, and planning and executing events.
• Experience in conceptualizing, organizing, and executing events and outreach initiatives.
• Experience writing and circulating agendas and minutes.
• Excellent experience writing and editing content, designing layouts and graphic elements, and producing and distributing in hardcopy, electronic formats, and on websites.
• Strong experience developing and sending newsletters (using Mailchimp).
• Experience building and strengthening relations with stakeholders and partners, preferably in non-profit or academic environments.
• Outstanding skills in writing and editing skills, and news judgment.
• Excellent understanding and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn other computer programs as needed.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (sp. InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator), social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn), andwebpage editing (WordPress, HTML).
• Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have a high level of demonstrated initiative and diplomatic skills, and good judgement and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, deadline driven, commitment to high-quality work.
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience writing reports and grants is an asset.
• Experience tracking communication metrics and website analytics, and evaluating and enhancing communication initiatives is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Decisive
• Diplomatic
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Application Instruction: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: 11/20/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 - $73,748 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,310. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.