Strategic Communications Director

22 hours ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada University of Ottawa Full time

The University of Ottawa seeks a highly skilled Strategic Communications Director to join its Office of Communications and Public Affairs. This key leadership position plays a vital role in advancing the institution's strategic vision across the University, while supporting key executives, faculties, and services in fulfilling their mandates.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead discussions and work with partners within the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, and across the institution, to build content strategies that improve the University's profile across all media channels.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of uOttawa's communications strategies to support the institution's strategic priorities.
  • Ensure all corporate communications align with the strategic goals of the institution by working closely with other departments to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Provide sound leadership and build strong partnerships across campus to facilitate communication efforts and identify opportunities to enhance the University's reputation.
  • Direct, oversee, and align the activities of the teams under their leadership, providing strategic leadership to a diverse team of experienced communication professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in communications, journalism, or language studies, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in providing strategic communications advice to senior executives is required, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English).

This is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, and selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language.



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