Communications Officer

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Communications Officer**:
**Primary Purpose**: The Communications Officer provides leadership in the development and implementation of innovative, effective and reliable internal and external communications strategies for the College of Dentistry, ensuring alignment with the goals of the school and the university.

**Nature of Work**: Reporting to the Dean of the College of Dentistry, the Communications Officer is responsible for planning and supporting all internal and external communication activities across a wide span of audiences. This position is based in Saskatoon and will be physically located within the College of Dentistry.

The position involves considerable judgment and discretionary decision-making in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of multiple communications plans. The incumbent will work both independently and collaboratively within the college, University Relations and other campus units. It is expected that all work will be coordinated appropriately between the college and central channels to ensure the maximum benefit to both the college and university. It is expected that the individual develop a solid understanding of the college’s mandate, programs, culture and stakeholders. It is critical that the individual establish and maintain positive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, donors, alumni, partner organizations, and media, among others. Consequence of error is significant to the reputation of the college and university. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced. The position requires some travel and occasional work in evenings and on weekends.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:

- Keeping content accurate and updated regularly
- Working with technical professionals to ensure it meets university web guidelines

**Education**: An undergraduate university degree, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism or related field. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered. Credentials and professional designations through IABC or CPRS would considered an asset.

**Experience**: Five years of directly related experience with a demonstrated progression in level of responsibility, including a breadth of experience developing, leading, and implementing all areas of strategic communications and/or marketing. Knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan, the academic environment and/or the discipline of dentistry and public health would be an asset. Experience working with First Nation and Metis communities or environments would be considered assets.

**Skills**:

- Strategic thinker, ability to be creative and look for opportunities to make connections and build profile for college initiatives
- Highly adaptable, able to problem-solve, think and act strategically and creatively and show initiative
- Highly effective interpersonal communications, with the capacity to build consensus and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders while exercising diplomacy, judgment and tact, and acting confidentially and with cultural sensitivity
- Demonstrated strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills, including the effective planning and management of multiple projects, and the ability to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of graphic design/production processes, and/or possessing working design skills would be an asset
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Photography skills would be an asset

**Department**: College of Dentistry
**Status**: Permanent
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 2
**Posted Date**: 3/29/2023
**Closing Date**: 4/11/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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