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Why This Role Matters The Senior Communications Consultant is an experienced professional in the Marketing and Communications Department who will provide communications support for the university's senior leadership team under the direction of the Associate Director, Strategic Communications. The Senior Communications Officer will function as a generalist, having the ability to provide a range of communication services that support communications to both internal and external audiences. Such services may include communication planning, media relations, event coordination, and writing for internal and external channels, including social media. Work priorities will be determined in consultation with the Associate Director, Strategic Communications. What You’ll Do Provide strategic advice and tactical communications support for various initiatives stemming from the university's senior leadership team or their direct reports. Regularly liaise with various units that report up to the senior leadership team to keep abreast of initiatives, issues, and seek opportunities for proactive communications. Build and maintain a positive image for the university through the proactive communication of initiatives to a variety of stakeholders through strategic communication plan development, and at times, through issues management under the direction of the Associate Director, Strategic Communications. Manage and update the internal and external website presence of members of the senior leadership team, and specific projects pages under the direction of the Associate Director. Provide communications-related workshops, including media training, in collaboration with the Associate Director, Strategic Communications. Support response to media queries during the day, and after-hours when needed. Assist the Associate Director, Strategic Communications on major institutional announcements and events, including support with communications material development, gathering information and fact checking. Support the Associate Director with crisis communications as required. Provide communications support to the senior leadership team, under the guidance of the Executive Director, Marketing & Communications, in the Associate Director's absence. What You Bring A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline Seven (7) years working in a communications-related field Experience working with middle and senior management level leaders preferred Proven ability to produce and implement communications plans A proven track record in a complex, multi-stakeholder, fast-paced environment Strong writing skills, with attention to accuracy, and detail Ability to write in varied tones and formats, to reach diverse stakeholder audiences Experience in internal and external communications, media relations and issues management. Demonstrated skills in social media channels Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work independently, and within a team Proven track record in handling sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy Experience with Microsoft Office Why TRU? At TRU, you’ll have access to a competitive total rewards package that includes: 100% employer-paid extended health, dental, and medical benefits Five (5) weeks vacation plus paid time off from Christmas to New Years Thirteen (13) statutory holidays Defined Benefit pension plan with full vesting from day one Tuition support for employees and their dependents Why Kamloops? This position is based out of TRU’s main campus in Kamloops, which features an abundance of green space and overlooks the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is a vibrant city that offers a high quality of life for people of all ages, with mild winters, warm summers, and short commutes. The city is situated between the Coastal and Rocky Mountains, which is the perfect backdrop for some of Canada’s most incredible outdoor experiences. Living and working in Kamloops, you will be minutes away from scenic river trails and parks and a short distance to world-class outdoor recreation in all seasons, including mountain biking and hiking trails, freshwater lakes in the Okanagan and Shuswap and world-class skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Plus, it is only a few hours' drive to major hubs in BC, Alberta, and the United States. Ready to Apply? If you’re ready to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. View the full job posting and apply at https://tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/35058

What you’ll do

Provide strategic communications support and tactical advice for the university's senior leadership team. Responsibilities include managing media relations, developing communication plans, and maintaining the internal and external web presence of senior leaders.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or communications and seven years of experience in a related field. Candidates must demonstrate strong writing skills and a proven track record in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Medical Benefits • Five Weeks Vacation • Paid Time Off From Christmas To New Years • Thirteen Statutory Holidays • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Tuition Support

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication Planning
• Media Relations
• Event Coordination
• Social Media Management
• Issues Management
• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Advice
• Writing
• Media Training
• Stakeholder Management
• Microsoft Office
• Internal Communications
• External Communications
• Fact Checking
• Tact and Diplomacy

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Education
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector