Communications Officer

Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 4 to 12 located in Canada’s capital and on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation. We serve a diverse community with students from over 60 nationalities from the National Capital Region, the diplomatic community, and international boarding and day students.
Our mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment as intellectually curious, compassionate, and responsible global citizens. Our strategic direction is centered on the highest standards in teaching and learning, whole student development, access and inclusion in our pluralistic community, community engagement, and resource stewardship for long-term sustainability.
Located in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is seeking a full-time Communications Officer to create and deliver innovative print and digital content that enhances the College's communications, promotional efforts, and stakeholder engagement.
**Your specific responsibilities will include**:
Design, produce, and distribute internal and external content
Edit, layout, and design a wide range of digital and print materials
Produce and deliver digital advertising campaigns
Produce video components to support advertising and fundraising goals
Develop and maintain graphic and content aspects of the College’s website
Photograph, video, and digitally capture school activities and events
Maintain the College’s library and digital asset management system
Create and monitor digital advertising campaigns
Produce social media content and key digital touchpoints
Monitor digital analytics and metrics, present performance recommendations and campaign reporting (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, and website)
Strategize and lead the building of optimized landing pages to convert traffic from targeted PPC advertising and retargeting campaigns (e.g., Facebook and Google ads, SEO, etc.)
Maintain compliance with Ashbury College’s brand standards
Develop templates for regularly used graphic elements such as PowerPoint presentations and electronic letterhead
Produce creative content for digital advertising campaigns and monitor impact and allocated budgets
**Your education, experience, and qualifications include**:
College diploma, other post-secondary certification, or accredited apprenticeship programs in graphic design, marketing, communications, or other related discipline and a minimum of one year of job-related experience
Experience in e-communications and marketing
Proficiency in a variety of software programs, including Adobe Creative Cloud, social media tools, Mailchimp, and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge and experience with Google and Facebook advertising and analytics products, as well as general digital advertising techniques and standards
Demonstrated understanding of e-communications, including website maintenance and development, digital advertising, online publications and communications
Exceptional photography and image manipulation skills
Understanding of video and audio recording, editing, as well as production and post-production techniques and standards
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities and excellent detail-oriented editing skills
Ability to interact with all school departments, including faculty and students, to gather content for publications and communications
Fluency in languages in addition to English would be an asset
If you have exceptional creative design and media skills, a passion for crafting compelling marketing content, and a shared commitment to our core values of Academic Excellence, Community Engagement, Personal Growth, Character Development, International Engagement, and Community, Ashbury College hopes to hear from you.
Ashbury College provides competitive compensation and a group health and pension benefits package. If you are not familiar with our facilities, internationalism, community engagement, or school values and culture, please visit our website at ashbury.ca.
If we contact you about an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, we’ll work with you to meet your needs.