Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

Union/Affiliation:
**Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)**
- Pay range:
**$64,973.00 to $77,589.00 annually**
- SFU Department Descr:
**External Relations - Communications & Marketing**
- Position Grade:
**8**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Biweekly Hours:
**72**

The Communications Officer supports the university priority of reconciliation. The role is responsible for planning, researching and writing background, web content, stories, reports, quotes, social media posts and other communication needs to advance decolonization and reconciliation at SFU. The role provides culturally appropriate communications guidance for institutional content and related projects led by the Communications and Marketing team and collaborates with internal stakeholders across the university.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a relevant discipline, with a minimum of four years of related professional experience in communications, marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience participating in projects involving various stakeholders as the communications expert and providing expert advice on corporate communications matters to clients.
- Excellent knowledge of Coast Salish culture and traditions, as well as other Indigenous cultures and traditions.
- Knowledge of culturally appropriate editorial principles and guidelines for works written by and about Indigenous Peoples.
- Excellent knowledge of communications, marketing, and brand development strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Peoples culture and history in BC and Canada.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, as well as SFU's Aboriginal Reconciliation Council Report recommendations.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to research and draft communications including speaking engagement notes, activity reports, and website content.
- Ability to conceptualize, develop, and manage strategic creative projects within timelines and budgets.
- Ability to exercise mature judgment, tact, sensitivity and a high level of discretion.
- Ability to manage and motivate both individuals and teams; build effective relationships cross-functionally; and collaborate successfully across inter-departmental and multi-campus boundaries.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

**Problem Solving and Level of Supervision**

Solves problems related to:

- Provides an Indigenous cultural lens to inform institutional communications and marketing with a focus on reconciliation but may also inform other related priorities.
- This position will be embedded within a larger team and work alongside the Supervisor, and other team members, to engage and seek guidance from internal Indigenous stakeholders on institutional content and projects as needed.

**Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.



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