Communications Supervisor
Communications Supervisor
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$ 55850 - 75570
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Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montral (CIRM) the Communications Supervisor will design and implement communications campaigns for CIRM products and events assist with the daily operations of the Centres Communications office and promote the Center that serves Montreal communities and researchers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality of publications in terms of content and expression
- Implement the brand image and communications strategy and recommend techniques to improve the Centres public image. Increase the units presence in social networks and the media
- Design and implement communications campaigns for CIRM products and events
- Produce content for CIRMs various digital platforms (social networks newsletters website blog digital notebooks)
- Develop internal (McGill) and external communications plans as well as a communications framework and tools adapted to the needs of the center and its strategic development;
- Conceptualize design edit produce and distribute communication products adapted to the needs of the Centre;
- Write edit translate and revise tasks related to communications (e.g. annual report)
- Writing press releases;
- Administer and edit CRIEMs website;
- Manage CRIEMs social media accounts; monitor social networks and evaluate the Centres online presence.
- Coordinate and promote events related to CRIEMs McConnell Teacher Practitioner program.
- Directly supervise two casual employees (Communications Assistant (AMUSE) and Office Assistant (AMUSE)) participate in the recruitment process including interviewing and selection. Conduct regular meetings to provide training and coaching assign work set deadlines monitor quality of work and evaluate probationary or trial periods. Review and approve vacation and absence requests.
Other Qualifying Skills
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and to prioritize urgent tasks
- Proven multi-tasking ability and ability to handle a variety of projects at once
- Experience in digital design and experience using multi-media platforms ideally within a research/academic environment
- Proficient in social media platform and Microsoft Office suit (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel)
- Must be able to be creative and independent in their work but be comfortable working closely on a daily basis with CRIEMs coordinators administration and management
- Excellent knowledge of the Quebec university environment an asset
- Passion for the creation of creative content in all its forms
- Strong interest in collaborative design and teamwork
- Must be fluently bilingual and have excellent writing skills in French and English
As one of Montreals Top Employers here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health Dental Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) Summer Fridays - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels please click here.
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McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
