Communications Officer
Full-Time Support Staff (12 month contract)
Nipissing University is seeking a creative storyteller and strategic communicator to join its External Relations team as Communications Officer. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications, the Communications Officer will contribute to a highly collaborative team that implements the University’s marketing and communications strategies across print and digital media to advance Nipissing’s strategic goals and priorities.
The Communications Officer will be responsible for producing creative, story-driven content for distribution across multiple print and digital channels that aligns with Nipissing’s brand and enhances the University’s reputation. The Communications Officer will work in close collaboration with colleagues in Marketing & Communications, Advancement and Alumni Relations to implement communication strategies and campaigns including writing stories, media releases, speaking notes, social media posts, web content, advertising copy and coordinating videos.
The successful candidate will have a Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related fieldwith one to three years of experience as a writer, journalist or public relations/communications specialist.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.