SCOPE

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (AVP, HR), with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the University Spokesperson and Director Public Relations, University Communications Services (UCS), the incumbent assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of communications strategies and media relations activities. S/he acts as resource liaison for the department in coordinating communications activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with University Communications Services (UCS) to ensure continuity and consistency of messaging.
• Coordinate all phases of communication projects up to completion: write and edit materials, coordinate design, etc.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of short and long-term communications strategies in collaboration with managers and staff.
• Recommend and participate in the development of communications vehicles such as communiqués, newsletters, electronic publications, and social media channels to ensure promotion and positive imaging of the department and of Concordia through its news, developments, and initiatives.

• Gather, research, and write communications material for internal and external use; including, but is not limited to, letters, stories, material for social media tools and web posting; prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, presentations, web pages, and press releases; prepare informational materials to promote HR related projects; arrange for promotional photo shoots or other visuals as required.
• Working in collaboration with UCS’s Web Communications Department, oversee the maintenance of the department’s web presence.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective mechanisms to facilitate two-way internal departmental communications, including receiving and disseminating news and event information.

• Other duties as assigned by the AVP HR and the University Spokesperson and Director Public Relations, UCS.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field, with four to seven years of experience in communications or similar work.
• Excellent spoken and written English and French language skills (level 5) in order to write and edit communication material and to translate ‘technical’ or policy driven information.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint. (to create documents and presentations); knowledge of Excel and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; discreet, conscientious, capable of taking initiative and ability to multitask. Must be tactful and diplomatic.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and proofreading.
• Proven ability to interpret ‘technical’ or policy driven information and appropriately communicate the essence of the message to targeted audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and with external clients.
• Knowledge of working within a unionized environment.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and ensure that specific deadlines are met; ability to trouble-shoot problems that may arise.

Please send your curriculum vitae with a covering letter by June 7, 2017.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities.