Communications/Technical Writing Specialist

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. Job Requisition ID: 2026-01558 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Communications Employment Type: Permanent Department: Faculty of Mathematics
- Cheriton School of Computer Science
- Communications Hiring Range: $67,688.63
- $84,610.79 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is August 7, 2026 at 11:59PM The Technical Communications Specialist provides support to the Communications Officer for researching, writing, editing, and coordinating communications materials written specially for internal and external audiences to enhance the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science’s reputation as a world-class leader in computer science. The overall objective is to advance the School of Computer Science (SCS) image and reputation through the production of professional, compelling, and effective communications materials. Collaboration, Research and Writing In conjunction with the Communications Officer, serve as a support to: Develop rapport with faculty members and undergrad and graduate students to ensure they are willing and eager to have their research findings and achievements disseminated. Write research features, researcher and student profiles, news articles, award and recognition announcements for SCS website, ensuing content is topical and timely. Conduct background research (seek out and read journal and conference papers), conduct faculty member and student interviews, write, edit and fact check articles for content accuracy across a variety of story content types for SCS website and Faculty of Mathematics news section and social media accounts. Integrate and leverage SCS content across the range of Faculty of Mathematics online channels undefined. Disseminate research features, findings, and news to internal audiences (Faculty of Mathematics, Daily Bulletin, Waterloo home page) and to external audiences (e.g., Ensure accuracy, consistency and excellence in quality and content of messaging in all written communications materials. Maintain and update list of faculty member and student awardees for annual SCS Achievement Awards Ceremony. Photography, Photo Editing, Illustration and Graphic Design In conjunction with the Communications Officer, serve as a support to: Take high-quality photographs of SCS faculty and students and SCS events for features and news articles across a variety of internal and external media, including web banners, web pages, TV screens, brochures, pamphlets, posters, and news sites. Digitally edit photographs for accuracy and aesthetics (correct colour balance, adjust brightness, contrast and shadow and highlight detail, selectively lighten and darken images, etc.). Design visually compelling content for digital display screens. annual submission to CRA member directory, School events, Women in Computer Science (WiCS) events, Technovation Girls Waterloo, etc.). In conjunction with the Communications Officer, serve as support for: Drafting technical reference and recommendation letters on behalf of the Director and key faculty members as identified by the Director. Drafting supporting letters for research applications and funding requests on behalf of the Director. Web Content and Social Media In conjunction with the Communications Officer, serve as support for: Creation of new web pages, expand existing pages, and maintain and update content on SCS website. Ensure written material is of high quality, both informationally and grammatically. Work with IST to assist individuals and research groups create new WCMS-based websites. Identify news and items for dissemination through social media. Stay current on evolving social media, mobile devices, and other digital communications. In conjunction with the Communications Officer, serve as support for: Post upcoming SCS seminars, master’s presentations and PhD defences, symposia and the like on the SCS weekly events page, as individual items on the website’s events section, on the Faculty-wide WebNotice system, and disseminate weekly via the SCS newsletter and digital screens. Create print posters and banners for TVs screens for high-level events (Cheriton Research Symposium, DLS talks, SE Capstone project, etc.). In conjunction with the Communications Officer, serve as support to: Attend events to compose notes capturing key messages, take photographs and video; network with attendees to generate content for research features and news articles. Assist with development and updating of administrative web informational pages. University degree in journalism, communications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.