Communication Counsellor

Job Title- Communication counsellor- Job Type- Permanent Full-time- Category- Communications- Salary Grade- Communication counsellor - $47,886 - $79,426- Job Description**Job Classification**:
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

**Department**:
Corporate & Institutional Affairs and Communications

**Immed. Supervisor**:
MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS AND FOUNDATION OFFICE

**Sub-Dept.**:
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the director of corporate & institutional affairs and communications and the direct supervision of the manager of the communications and foundation office, the incumbent will be responsible for designing and realizing communication strategies supporting the college’s institutional directions to ensure students, staff, parents, partners and other clientele as well as the general public are better informed, using various channels of communication.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Promotes accomplishments of employees and students.
- Assists in the continued development and implementation of the College Communication Plan.
- Is responsible for the establishment of communications programs aimed at students, parents and the community.
- Proactively supports and creates written content for John Abbott College and the Foundation to ensure a fully integrated communications strategy.
- Ensures the College's visibility in the media and in the community.
- Cultivates and maintains media contacts and acts as the College’s public relations representative; may act as spokesperson if required.
- Advises all services on their advertisement needs and is responsible for placing ads on traditional and new media.
- Participates in the development of College publications and promotional material, including the Viewbook, designed for both internal and external consumption.
- Develops news, coordinates some, and participates in College public relations activities and special events.
- May be called upon to represent the College in various CEGEP network activities related to communications, marketing, and recruitment.
- Assists in event planning, organization and support for the College and the Foundation.
- Ensures the uniformity and respect of the graphic identity and corporate signature of the College.
- Supports the Director General and all services as regards implementation of communication policies, strategies and activities, and evaluates results thereof.
- May be called upon to write corporate documents (annual reports, strategic plan, etc.) and to revise documents intended for external audiences.
- Performs any other related tasks as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
**Education**:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree with specialization in a related field such as journalism, public relations, or communications

Specific Requirements:

- Minimum of three (3) years of experience relevant to the position
- Knowledge of Québec post-secondary education system (experience in the CEGEP system a definite asset)
- Fluently bilingual (French and English written and spoken)
- Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships at every level of the organization

Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:

- English (advanced - oral and written)
- French (advanced - oral and written)- Deadline Date- 1/17/2023