Date Posted: 07/23/2025
Req ID: 44287
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Professional Experience Year
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051483

ABOUT US:

U of T Engineering is Canada’s #1 engineering school and among the world’s best. Our diverse community includes more than 5,500 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 360 staff, 270 faculty and over 50,000 alumni. Through innovations in engineering education and research, we prepare the next generation of global engineering leaders to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) connects University of Toronto engineering students with meaningful professional experiences that provide a solid foundation for successful careers and life-long learning. In addition to hosting a wide range of professional development workshops, events and services throughout the year, the ECC team runs a work-integrated learning program to connect engineering students with a wide range of industry opportunities. As passionate and career-driven academic professionals, the ECC team seeks to nurture students and provide acomfortable transition from academic to professional life.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, or public relations or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Five years of relevant and progressively more responsible experience in marketing and communications.
• Must possess proven experience developing web content and experience with social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) in a professional capacity to engage audiences.
• Proven track-record of successfully developing and implementing marketing and communications initiatives.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Technical fluency in WordPress, HTML, Adobe Creative Cloud products, Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Must demonstrate project management skills and be capable of executing a variety of creative, persuasive, cost-effective marketing and communication projects within deadlines and on budget.
• Excellent writing, proof reading and editing skills.
• Proven ability to organize, multi-task, manage conflicting priorities and meet all deadlines while quickly adapting with high flexibility, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of AODA standards.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), research and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team while demonstrating strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Driven by strategy and results, the incumbent must demonstrate creativity, strong conceptional skills, excellent judgement, and the proven ability to take initiative and problem solve.

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Planning and developing an integrated multi-channel communications strategy independently to support the strategic objectives and elevate ECC’s profile and brand both internally and externally.
• Developing and implementing digital communication campaigns and programs that support strategic objectives.
• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives.
• Conducting needs assessments to determine website functionality and requirements.
• Overseeing and implementing website enhancement activities to support project/program goals and objectives.
• Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels.
• Developing and implementing social media programs and initiatives independently.
• Advising on strategies to maximize social media presence and growth.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Articulate
• Goal oriented
• Persuasive
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Thoughtful