Communications Officer

**Communications Officer**

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community

that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

**The opportunity**:
The Communications & Marketing Office in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences comprises a dynamic team of communications, marketing, design, web, digital and alumni relations/event professionals who work together to meet the internal/external strategic communications and marketing needs of the faculty and each college and advance the reputation and relationships of the Rady Faculty under the leadership of the Director, Communications & Marketing. The communications officer is responsible for providing strategic communications expertise to meet the communications and marketing needs of Rady FHS and supporting Rady internal and external communication priorities. The incumbent will create content for UM Today news network, RadyUM magazine, website, internal communications, promotional materials as well developing communications and marketing plans working with clients, while aligning with the strategic goals and objectives of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and its constituent colleges.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:
The communications officer will bring expertise in strategic communications, writing news stories and features for UM Today and RadyUM magazine, website and more as well as developing and executing communications and marketing plans.

**Why the University of Manitoba?**

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

**Closing Date: March 3, 2025**

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of _The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act _(Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

Pay: $51,560.60-$72,672.60 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-24