08.06.2024
Senior Communications Officer
University of Toronto
South Africa, George
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date Posted: 06/03/2024Req ID: 37696Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & ServicesDepartment: Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability (CECCS)Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00056417 Description: About us:This position will be based within the Secretariat team of the President's Advisory Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability (CECCS) in downtown Toronto. The work of the CECCS is guided by a committee of executive, staff, student and faculty members appointed by the President. The CECCS' mandate is to advance the university's priorities relating to sustainability and to make sustainability part of the identity of U of T and it does this work in close collaboration with an extensive and inspiring group of sustainability champions, colleagues, and partners across and beyond the university. The Secretariat also supports the CECCS Co-Chairs and standing Subcommittees in Research, Teaching &Learning, Operations, and Student Leadership.Your opportunity:Ranked #1 in the world for Sustainability by the QS World University Rankings - this is your chance to help shape the University of Toronto's future sustainability and climate communications and outreach.Reporting to the Director of the CECCS Secretariat and working alongside a committed and collaborative team of colleagues, this position will drive the definition and delivery of a new multi-channel sustainability communications strategy and lead promotion and outreach activities for the CECCS. In the first year, this will involve articulating a new strategy, overseeing a website renewal project and extensive interaction with internal and external stakeholders towards improved integration, inspiration and impact. On an ongoing basis, this position is tasked with advising and offering support to communications and outreach on broader CECCS initiatives, activities and programming and coordinating communications via social media pages, newsletters and our annual report with the team.Your responsibilities will include:Planning and developing an integrated multi-channel communicationsstrategy independently and with colleagues across the university.Developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives that support communication strategiesBuilding and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importancePromoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contactsProducing clear, concise, persuasive and accurate outreach and communication productsWorking with service providers/vendors to deliver website renewal projectEssential Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Graduate experience and training in communications and marketing, public relations or similar an asset.Minimum five years experience in similar senior level roles in similar or comparable environmentA proven track record of strong communications experience and outcomes in a similar or related roleExcellent written and verbal communicationsInterested in and committed to sustainability workAdvanced relationship and stakeholder management skills across all levels with an ability to interpret needs, manage expectations and influence direction and outcomesAn ability to switch between tasks and tactics requiring attention to detail and connection to the bigger pictureDemonstrated initiative, proactivity and capacity to adapt while working across multiple tasks and stakeholdersto agreed timelinesSynthesize complex material and translate into structured engaging, audience-appropriate contentFamiliarity with and ability to manipulate common web development and publishing toolsAssets(Nonessential):Experience working in a large distributed organization and/or higher education settingFamiliarity with sector dynamics and/or internal working environment of a higher education institutionTo be successful in this role you will be:AdaptableArticulateDiplomaticProactiveResourcefulPlease note, we are aiming to hold interviews between the second and third week of July. Those selected to move forward in our process will be contacted. A copy of the full job description is availble upon request. Closing Date: 06/25/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 15 -- $93,752 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $119,892. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Communication/Media/Public RelationsRecruiter: Lucy Katehos Lived Experience StatementCandidates 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca . Job Segment: Marketing Communications, Communications, PR, Media Publishing, Equity, Marketing, Publishing, Finance#J-18808-Ljbffr
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