Marketing & Communications Officer - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Metropolitan

Toronto Metropolitan
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About Toronto Metropolitan:


At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university.

Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture.

Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.


The team
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is a Toronto Metropolitan University think tank focused on ageing in Canada.

The NIA aims to make life better for older Canadians through developing and advancing policy solutions related to health, financial security and social well-being and enabling better, more informed decision-making by individual Canadians and the policy makers who serve them.


The Opportunity:


Are you an experienced marketing and communications professional who is passionate about supporting ageing research and older Canadians? The National Institute on Ageing has an exciting opportunity.

The Marketing and Communications Officer leads and coordinates the NIA's marketing and communications initiatives and project activities, including budgets.

They collaborate with stakeholders on marketing and communication materials, including for print and web, in line with local and central branding standards.

Here are some of the things you would be doing in this role:

  • Supporting the development of comprehensive marketing and communication plans
  • Researching, recommending, planning, developing and implementing appropriate promotional strategies for various target audiences
  • Offering strategic advice on matters related to brand, position, message, tactics, channels
  • Developing publication plans and working with clients and leaders to identify and develop content concepts
  • Assigning and coordinating the work of freelance writers and designers from timetotime, on article ideas and providing editorial direction.
  • Establishing budgets for projects, coordinating financial and account requirements with appropriate offices, and monitoring costs at each stage of production

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

  • Completion of a post-secondary degree program in Business Communication, Marketing, Journalism, English or in a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 4 years' of similar experience in leading marketing and communication projects, editing publications and producing communication materials for print and online formats, including print production.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large stakeholder groups.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong project management, research and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of marketing and branding strategies.
  • Publishing knowledge and skills to create, edit/proof and prepare final printready marketing and communication materials.
  • Ability to provide strategic advice on matters related to brand, position, message, tactics, channels and considerations with respect to design and creative elements.
  • Strong understanding of design for creative materials for use on social media and marketing campaigns.

Additional Information:


Position Number(s)

Reports To

  • Director, Communications

Department

  • National Institute on Ageing

Vacancy Type

  • Term

Employee Group

  • OPSEU

Work Location

  • Hybrid

Start Date

  • ASAP

End Date

  • 1 year from start date

Hours of Work

  • 36.25

Grade

  • 13

Salary Scale
- $81, $103,003.41


Hiring Salary Range
- $81, $88,851.66


TA Specialist

  • Claudiu

Posting Date

  • January 30, 2024

Application Close Date

  • March 14, 2024

Additional Notes:


  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
  • Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions t
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