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Job Number: J1224-0089
Job Title: Communications Officer
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department: Communications
Job Category: Communications
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted: 19/12/2024
Closing Date: 08/01/2025
Salary: 88,632.00 - 97,023.00/Year
Employee Group: CUPE 2424
Salary Level: 10PE
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 16/12/2024

About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023 and 2024, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities
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.

Qualifications
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

1. Strong background in planning and use of corporate communications including social media and other digital platforms.
2. Superior writing and editing skills, especially in the area of storytelling.
3. Able to translate difficult subjects into accessible and compelling language.
4. Exceptional interpersonal skills in building and maintaining effective relationships.
5. 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.
6. Ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively with a broad range of university clients and external publics.
7. Good understanding of the requirements of major and specialist news media.
8. Creativity, resourcefulness, initiative, sensitivity, tact and discretion.
9. Strong planning and project management skills.
10. Flexible in being able to respond to weekend and evening requests.
11. Knowledge of French is an asset.
12. Client-service driven.

Education And Experience
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

1. University honours degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or the equivalent. Knowledge of French is an asset.
2. Five years of progressive experience in the area of communications or public with demonstrable experience in planning and development of digital communications.

HR Note
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.

Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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