Communications Officer

at  Confederation College

Posting Type
Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
02/06/2026
Classification Title
FT Support Staff H
Pay Band
H
Min Salary
$35.06
Max Salary
$40.71
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Manager, Marketing, Recruitment & Communications, the incumbent is the lead for internal communications and provides support in the design, planning, development and implementation of social media, media relations, marketing and communications strategies in support of Confederation College and its initiatives.
The incumbent liaises between departments, media and other external groups in relation to the needs of the Marketing & Communications Department, while supporting internal and external initiatives.
The incumbent supports and coordinates communications and marketing efforts across the College to advance strategic priorities, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to the positive reputation and brand of the College.
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
3 year diploma/degree or equivalent
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
No additional requirements

Additional Requirements

• Google Adwords Certification considered an asset
• Certification as an Accredited Business Communicator or from the Canadian Public Relations Society ( APR ) considered an asset

Field(s) of Study
Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Social Media, Multimedia
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of three (3) years

Type of Experience

• Experience in building and managing effective presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.). Experience in developing content for posting on all designated social media platforms.
• Experience in communications, media relations and/or public relations
• Experience in marketing (working with media companies to place ads)
• Experience in media event planning
• Knowledge of security implications, internet law, Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard computer applications.
• Experience in Google Applications (Adwords, Analytics, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team player with a commitment to providing quality customer service in a timely manner.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to negotiate with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently and initiate creative solutions.
• Knowledge of AODA requirements.
• Photography skills and knowledge of photo editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop).
• Experience in Drupal, CMS , Web 2.0, HTML , web metric and analysis considered an asset.
• Knowledge of video storyboarding, production, editing considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite applications such as InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere considered an asset.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SU-F-24-103P
Close Date
07/31/2024
Hours of Work
35 hrs/week
Shift Typ

Please refer the Job description for details