Communications Officer

Date Posted: 01/22/2026

Req ID: 46701

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Philosophy

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Department of Philosophy is an international leader in the history of philosophy, ethics, philosophy of science and philosophy of mind. In each of these fields,department members use contemporary philosophical problems and their historical antecedents to illuminate one another. The integration of historical and systemic philosophy sets us apart from other top philosophy departments, where the history of philosophy is often segregated from the rest of the discipline. Our department provides experiences and opportunities to participate in a unique manner and contribute to ground-breaking work.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Department Manager for the Department of Philosophy, the Communications Officer is responsible for the design and development of all the departments' communications and marketing material. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing key communication materials designed to inform of the activities and achievements of the Philosophy department.

The incumbent produces news and feature stories for the departmental website and e-newsletter, advancement and promotional materials, and utilizes new media channels to develop and enhance the profile of the Philosophy department. The incumbent builds and maintains relationships with alumni for the purpose of obtaining information. The incumbent organizes departmental events. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of the Philosophy Graduate Mentorship Program and other departmental outreach activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing plans and process improvements for content generation activities
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels
• Writing and editing copy and content to advance communications objectives
• Analyzing metrics to identify trends
• Customizing website according to objectives or user feedback
• Implementing social media campaigns
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent and related experience in communications, journalism, or marketing.
• Experience with the development and distribution of web and print communications, including articles (feature and news), reports, letters, and promotional and public relations material (brochures, newsletters, etc.).
• Experience with developing and managing integrated communications plans and coordinating projects from end-to-end.
• Proven journalistic skills, including investigating and pitching stories, executing interviews, and writing news and feature stories.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing and organizing small to large scale events and outreach activities.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of social and multimedia strategies, tools, channels, trends, and capabilities.
• Exceptional proofreading and editing skills with working knowledge of graphic design principles for web and print communication.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and preparing data to determine trends and assess the effectiveness of marketing and communications initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing content for websites and newsletters. Strong skills with content management systems (WordPress & Drupal).
• Demonstrated advanced skills in MS Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver).
• Demonstrated skills with social media channels and their respective audiences (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.), and how to utilize each channel to meet planned goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of responsibilities, with interruptions. Organizes work effectively and establishes priorities in a flexible way.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and deal effectively and professionally with faculty, students, alumni, staff, media, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative, accuracy, and organizational ability.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Graphic editorial design experience and skills considered a desirable asset.
• Knowledge of the University's practices and communications processes is also an asset.
• Experience with virtual event technologies (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc.)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing:

Closing Date: 02/01/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 11 - $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.