COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR (C5468)

HUMAN RESOURCES

Note

This is a full-time three-year contract.

Scope

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (AVPHR), with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Internal Communications Director, University Communications Services (UCS), the incumbent assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of communications strategies and media relations activities. S/he acts as resource liaison for the department in coordinating communications activities.

Primary responsibilities

• Coordinate with University Communications Services (UCS) to ensure continuity and consistency of messaging.
• Coordinate all phases of communication projects up to completion: write and edit materials, coordinate design, etc.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of short- and long-term communications strategies in collaboration with managers and staff.
• Recommend and participate in the development of communications vehicles such as communiqués, newsletters, electronic publications, and social media channels to ensure promotion and positive imaging of the department and of Concordia through its news, developments, and initiatives.
• Gather, research, and write communications material for internal and external use. This includes, but is not limited to, letters, stories, material for social media tools and web postings. Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, presentations, Web pages, and press releases. Prepare informational materials to promote HR related projects. Arrange for promotional photo shoots or other visuals as required.
• Working in collaboration with UCS’s Web Communications Department, oversee the maintenance of the department’s web presence.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective mechanisms to facilitate two-way internal departmental communications, including receiving and disseminating news and event information.
• Other duties as assigned by the AVPHR and the Internal Communications Director, UCS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or in another field pertinent to the primary responsibilities and four to seven years of experience in communications or similar work. Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English and French (Level 5) with ability to communicate technical or policy driven information.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of MS Word and PowerPoint; and basic knowledge of Excel and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; discretion, conscientiousness, tact, and diplomacy. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and with external clients. Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proven ability to interpret technical or policy-driven information and to appropriately communicate the essence of the message to targeted audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines; aptitude to take initiative
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to multitask, to prioritize daily tasks, and to ensure that specific deadlines are met.
• Problem sensitivity: ability to recognize that a problem exists and to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Salary

$61,010 - $70,788 per annum

Union/Association

N/A

Interested applicants must submit a curriculum vitae with a covering letter by January 23, 2013, to:

Tania Nesterow-Boyer
Concordia University
Department of Human Resources
S-FB 1130
1455, boul. de Maisonneuve O.
Montréal (Québec) H3G 1M8

Fax: (514) 848-2844

Email:
External Candidates - hr-employment@concordia.ca
Internal Candidates - eed-employment@concordia.ca
(please enter your Employee ID number in the subject line)

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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