Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> UVic Communications & Marketing

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

19 May 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$79,376.00 - $103,243.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG12

Start Date

5/1/2026

End Date

5/1/2028

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Advertising/Marketing

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $79,376 - $87,518 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $103,243 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Mandate:
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, the Senior Brand and Creative Strategist leads brand excellence, guides creative development and collaborates across teams to deliver cohesive, impactful marketing and communications that elevates UVic’s reputation and differentiates it within a competitive market.

Objectives:

• Guide cross-functional teams to ensure brand strategy is aligned with institutional priorities and integrated into decision making, messaging and creative execution across all communications and marketing channels
• Contribute to consistency, prioritization and sustainability in how the UVic brand is positioned
• Provide guidance, leadership, and tools to campus partners that enable them to confidently apply the UVic brand in ways that strengthen institutional reputation
• Guide, develop and oversee creative storytelling and brand direction, collaborating with internal and external partners
• Manage the flow of brand projects and requests, prioritizing work, anticipating needs and ensuring the brand team remains aligned, engaged and collaborative with the department and partners

The role will require offsite creative guidance/direction as needed. Workload may increase during key campaign milestone or launch periods.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:(some examples are included below)

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment
• Proven copywriting and persuasive storytelling expertise
• Demonstrated experience managing a brand for a complex organization
• High level of diplomacy and exceptional interpersonal skills working with internal teams and campus partners
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of creative professionals
• High degree of independence and ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads for others both using project management software and interpersonal management
• Proficiency working with design and photo editing software
• Experience writing creative briefs for integrated marketing campaigns, designers and senior executives
• Knowledge of current post secondary landscape and competitor trends
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence decision-making

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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