Communications Officer
About the role
Communications and Marketing CUPE, Term, Part-time (18 hours per week) April 2026 to April 2027
Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, the Communications Officer participates in many aspects of the University’s public relations initiatives, from concept development and execution to monitoring and measurement, for the purpose of enhancing University of Northern British Columbia’s (UNBC) reputation. The University seeks an experienced communications professional who has a passion for profiling UNBC to the world through storytelling and creative multimedia techniques, and who is adept at videography and photography.
Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:
- Developing strategic content and writing, including identifying and writing stories regarding UNBC related successes, initiatives, research stories and more;
- Managing UNBC’s main social media channels, including contributing to strategy, planning content calendars, developing content, and responding to inquiries on short notice adhering to best practices;
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with members of the local, regional, provincial, and national media, through actions such as facilitating media requests for interviews or information, pitching stories of interest to appropriate outlets, and organizing media announcements, conferences, or special events;
- Taking photos and creating videos that capture the UNBC brand, to be used in publications, posters, social media, advertisements, by the media, or online; and
- Working collaboratively with Communications and Marketing department team members on larger projects of mutual benefit.
Qualifications The successful candidate will possess the following:
- An undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field of study;
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably working within a post-secondary environment in the communications field;
- Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong knowledge of writing and story development;
- Experience in social media management;
- Experience in media relations and event organization;
- Strong proofreading and editing skills with knowledge of Canadian Press Style standards;
- Proficiency with digital SLR photography and videography, and photo and video editing software;
- The ability to work independently in a busy and challenging environment, as an active member of an integrated team;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize workload in an environment with multiple and changing deadlines;
- The ability to think creatively and stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends; and
- Knowledge of public relations theory, practices and ethics.
An equal combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary The hourly rate for this position is $42.73 to $44.50, and the normal starting hourly rate will be $42.73.
This position has been classified at a Grade 11. The annual salary range for this position is $77,768.60 to $80,990.00 and the normal starting salary will be $77,768.60. The actual salary will be pro-rated for 0.51 FTE (18 hours per week) and the length of the term.
UNBC offers excellent benefit packages, and employee training and development opportunities. For more details, please see: http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits
Normal hours of work will be scheduled between 8:30am – 4:30pm, Tuesday through Friday.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
About UNBC Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply Applicants should create an applicant profile and upload and submit a cover letter and resume to the system. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George campus.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages
applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on April 01, 2026.
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About University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, according to the rankings compiled by Maclean's magazine. We have a passion for teaching, research, discovery, people, the environment, and the North.
UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.
UNBC is a university both in and for the North, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™ , leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.
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Communications Officer
About the role
Communications and Marketing CUPE, Term, Part-time (18 hours per week) April 2026 to April 2027
Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, the Communications Officer participates in many aspects of the University’s public relations initiatives, from concept development and execution to monitoring and measurement, for the purpose of enhancing University of Northern British Columbia’s (UNBC) reputation. The University seeks an experienced communications professional who has a passion for profiling UNBC to the world through storytelling and creative multimedia techniques, and who is adept at videography and photography.
Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:
- Developing strategic content and writing, including identifying and writing stories regarding UNBC related successes, initiatives, research stories and more;
- Managing UNBC’s main social media channels, including contributing to strategy, planning content calendars, developing content, and responding to inquiries on short notice adhering to best practices;
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with members of the local, regional, provincial, and national media, through actions such as facilitating media requests for interviews or information, pitching stories of interest to appropriate outlets, and organizing media announcements, conferences, or special events;
- Taking photos and creating videos that capture the UNBC brand, to be used in publications, posters, social media, advertisements, by the media, or online; and
- Working collaboratively with Communications and Marketing department team members on larger projects of mutual benefit.
Qualifications The successful candidate will possess the following:
- An undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field of study;
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably working within a post-secondary environment in the communications field;
- Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong knowledge of writing and story development;
- Experience in social media management;
- Experience in media relations and event organization;
- Strong proofreading and editing skills with knowledge of Canadian Press Style standards;
- Proficiency with digital SLR photography and videography, and photo and video editing software;
- The ability to work independently in a busy and challenging environment, as an active member of an integrated team;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize workload in an environment with multiple and changing deadlines;
- The ability to think creatively and stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends; and
- Knowledge of public relations theory, practices and ethics.
An equal combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary The hourly rate for this position is $42.73 to $44.50, and the normal starting hourly rate will be $42.73.
This position has been classified at a Grade 11. The annual salary range for this position is $77,768.60 to $80,990.00 and the normal starting salary will be $77,768.60. The actual salary will be pro-rated for 0.51 FTE (18 hours per week) and the length of the term.
UNBC offers excellent benefit packages, and employee training and development opportunities. For more details, please see: http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits
Normal hours of work will be scheduled between 8:30am – 4:30pm, Tuesday through Friday.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
About UNBC Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply Applicants should create an applicant profile and upload and submit a cover letter and resume to the system. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George campus.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages
applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on April 01, 2026.
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About University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, according to the rankings compiled by Maclean's magazine. We have a passion for teaching, research, discovery, people, the environment, and the North.
UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.
UNBC is a university both in and for the North, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™ , leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.