Communications Officer
Communications Officer
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CAD 47971 - 59969
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Closing Date: April 10th 2025 at 4:00 PM
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN INTEGRATED CARE
Part of Nursing & Health Sciences the Centre for Research in Integrated Care (CRIC) is based out of UNB Saint John. CRIC is a living laboratory that develops and evaluates integrated patientcentred models of care for individuals with complex care needs their families and members of the care team. CRIC also serves as the New Brunswick node of the Canadian Primary Care Research Network (CPCRN). The CPCRN is a bilingual and diverse network of people who collaborate on generating innovations in primary care delivery across Canada.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime 1year Term Fredericton or Saint John OnCampus
Standard Work Hours: Mon Fri 8:15 am 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $47971 $59969 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Research Program Manager the Communications Officer will support the communication and knowledge mobilization initiatives for CRIC and the CPCRN. They will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives creating resources to promote CRICs and CPCRNs missions and achievements supporting CRIC and CPCRNs committees and organizing virtual and inperson research events.
- Support the development and implementation of strategic communication initiatives for CRIC and the CPCRN for both their internal and external partners.
- Create and maintain communications in both official languages (e.g. creating infographics managing websites and social media accounts writing press releases and creating newsletters).
- Collaborate with the team at CRIC and UNBs Strategic Communications and Marketing team for CRIC related programs and collaborate with the Executive Director of the CPCRN on national items.
- Assist with report preparation for CRIC and CPCRN (e.g. supporting data collection from provincial networks report writing creating infographics).
- Support the coordination planning and marketing of inperson and virtual events for CRIC and the CPCRN.
- Work closely with centre and network committee partners across the country to coordinate CPCRNs Communications and Knowledge Translation Committee (e.g. creating agendas preparing minutes tracking action items).
- Supervise and mentor student trainees that support communications and knowledge translation tasks for CRIC and CPCRN.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Undergraduate degree in communications or a related field.
- Two to three years experience supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies.
- Strong spoken and written communication abilities in both English and French is required.
- A relevant combination of education and work experience may also be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Demonstrated ability to write and produce highquality content.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong graphic design skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a wide variety of people foster positive relationships and contribute to a positive working environment.
- Ability to deliver highquality results under pressure tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
- Highly digitally literate with experience and understanding of social media platforms including digital campaigns and automated marketing solutions.
- A masters degree would be an asset.
- Experience working in a health research field would be considered
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Employment Type
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