Communications & Marketing Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will develop and implement marketing and communication strategies for iSMART and Smartwear Revolution across various digital and traditional channels. They are also responsible for website maintenance, event planning, and providing administrative support to the research team.

Job details

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day, with the possibility of extension. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. Step into a role where your creativity, organization, and digital savvy truly matter. As a key contributor to the communications and marketing efforts for iSMART [https://smartinstitute.ca/] and Smartwear Revolution [https://smartwearrevolution.com/], you’ll help shape how our innovative research is shared with the world—planning and executing campaigns across social media, web, print, and traditional media. You’ll manage and update project and lab websites, support event and tour planning, prepare surveys that inform strategy, and contribute to grant applications and reports with strong writing and editing skills. This position is ideal for someone who thrives both independently and in a collaborative team, can juggle multiple priorities with confidence, and brings exceptional attention to detail to every task. If you’re excited by the idea of blending digital communications, creative problem‑solving, and hands‑on project support in a dynamic research environment, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make an impact. RESPONSIBILITIES Communications and Marketing 60% * Support the creation, implementation, and continual updating of the marketing and communication strategy for iSMART and Smartwear Revolution * Conceptualizes and develops integrated communications strategies, ideas, and opportunities. * Develops key messages and strategies to communicate complex information to multiple audiences and constituencies which align with the priorities and brand. * Regular posting and organizing of social media posts for both iSMART and Smartwear Revolution * Liaise with Faculty Communications Department for media events and opportunities * Support website construction & maintenance * Reporting on social media and website analytics * Event planning and executions * Creation of presentations, pitches, and marketing collateral as required * Support creation of promotional materials * Creation of multi-use slide deck to promote iSMART and Smartwear Revolution * Research and attend events to promote iSMART and Smartwear Revolution Website Design and Maintenance 30% * Maintaining iSMART and Smartwear Revolution * Website content updates, creation of new posts and pages, sharing news and events, add and removal of outdated pages Administration 5% * General Administrative Support to Staff members of the iSMART and Smartwear Revolution * Task Management (assignation, deadline creation, priority level) * Lab Tours Optimization * Event Planning * Preparation and Administration of Surveys * Meeting Minutes and Action Items * File Organization * Other Administrative Duties as Required Documentation 5% * Create, Review, Edit, and Format Project Documents (ie: templates, introduction packages, role descriptions) QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree; public relations, communications, marketing or some combination of related education and experience * Demonstrated excellent communication skills required; presentation and pitching abilities preferred * Experience with event planning and executions * Experience with brand coordination and brand management * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills * Competent and efficient; ability to multitask, take initiative with tasks, and work effectively both independently and in a team environment * Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Google Suite, project tracking and team communication programs * Experience and skills in the creation and/or maintenance of websites preferred * Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva * Excellent spelling, grammar, editing and proofreading skills required * Strong background in diversity and inclusion, emotional intelligence and community engagement required * Experience with social media platforms * Experience with graphic design and video editing preferred Application Instructions Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio. This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This position offers a comprehensive benefits package [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html]. The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html]. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. 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What you’ll do

The specialist will develop and implement marketing and communication strategies for iSMART and Smartwear Revolution across various digital and traditional channels. They are also responsible for website maintenance, event planning, and providing administrative support to the research team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and website management tools is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Google Suite · Preferred
• Canva · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communications
• Marketing strategy
• Social media management
• Website maintenance
• Event planning
• Copywriting
• Editing
• Graphic design
• Video editing
• Microsoft Office
• Google Suite
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canva
• Project management
• Analytics
• Interpersonal skills
• Grant Applications
• Promotional Materials
• Influencing Skills
• Canva (Software)
• Administrative Support
• Digital Communications
• Proofreading
• Organizational Skills
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Dentistry
• Brand Management
• Communication
• Communication Strategies
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Creativity
• Web Design
• Emotional Intelligence
• Grammar
• Graphic Design
• Health Sciences
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Marketing Collateral
• Taking Meeting Minutes

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Education
• Marketing Communications Specialist
• Communications / Public Relations Specialist
• Public Relations Professionals
• Public Relations Specialists

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