Communications Officer

Current Vacancy Communications – Union (USW Local 1998) Posting Date: August 24, 2026 Closing Date: September 8, 2026 Position Title: Communications Officer Pay Scale Group: USW Pay Band 11 Department: Communications Salary: $72,869 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $93,189 Type of Appointment: Term - (1 year) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday. Occasionally may be required to support with events that take place during the evenings or weekends. Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department [email protected]. Purpose: Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the incumbent will generate compelling story packages across Victoria University’s channels including web, social media, e-newsletters and print publications with a strong focus on supporting Alumni Affairs and Advancement objectives. The Communications Officer will take a digital-first approach to creating content that celebrates the accomplishments of students, faculty staff, librarians and alumni. Along with superb writing skills, the Communications Officer will also use visual storytelling tools such as basic photography, graphic design and phone video skills to engage our community in compelling and relevant stories. Through strong relationships across campus, the Content Officer will seek out stories and collaborate with other Victoria University staff to celebrate the accomplishments of the Victoria University community. Duties: Writing and Editing Content Working closely with the Director, Communications and Marketing to develop story ideas and other content, including visual materials, for: Vic Report (the university’s print magazine), Vic Visionaries (the magazine for donors) and EC News (for the Emmanuel College community) Inside Victoria: an e-newsletter for staff, faculty and librarians, and alumni e-newsletters Vic Express and EC Connects The news section of the website Creates social media posts with visually compelling assets, working closely with the Digital Content Communications Officer Researches story ideas and interviews subject matter experts throughout the university to produce compelling content for the above channels Assists with the design, production and proofreading of communications products including stewardship reports and advancement proposals. Sourcing and Creating Visual Assets Creates compelling visuals with graphics, text or photography to support written stories/posts utilizing basic software knowledge Sources photographs to support written stories and social media posts Shoots iPhone photos or videos to support storytelling Basic editing to adhere to channel requirements Communications support Develops copy for invitations, web updates, staff emails and other communications materials Contributes to shared editorial calendar Shares content with other units across Victoria campus Liaises with U of T colleagues to place Victoria University stories in U of T publications. Other Duties Ensures university-wide adherence to the university’s style guide, ensuring high-quality and error-free copy Ensures that the Victoria brand is supported across the university Supports photography and video for various events Collaborates with key internal staff around Victoria University to share existing content and to put forward new content ideas Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or other relevant area Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in the field of journalism or communications Strong writing and editing skills, including solid knowledge of Canadian Press style Demonstrated ability to generate compelling stories that inspire high engagement across multiple channels Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with staff, students, faculty, librarians and alumni from a diverse background Strong organizational, research, fact-checking, interviewing and project management skills. Basic phone photography, video and editing skills Basic graphic design skills to support visual storytelling such as Canva or Adobe software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) Demonstrated judgment and initiative Time management skills (multi-tasks to meet tight deadlines) and ability to work independently Demonstrated ability to adhere to high level of ethical and privacy standards Other: Familiarity with higher education environments an asset TO APPLY: Internal Candidates: Please visit https://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/careers/ and click Internal Opportunities to login and apply. External Candidates: Please visit https://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/careers/ and click External Opportunities to apply. Victoria University thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Communications Officer will generate compelling story packages across web, social media, and print channels to support Alumni Affairs and Advancement objectives. They will collaborate with university staff to celebrate community accomplishments while maintaining brand standards and editorial calendars.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in journalism or communications and possess at least four years of relevant professional experience. Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills, including proficiency in design software and basic photography, are required.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Journalism
• Communications
• Writing
• Editing
• Content creation
• Social media management
• Photography
• Graphic design
• Video production
• Project management
• Research
• Interviewing
• Canva
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Style Guides
• Canva (Software)
• Smartphone Operation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Proofreading
• Newsletters
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Visual Assets
• Visual Storytelling
• Fact Checking
• Communication
• Content Creation
• Digital Content
• Editorial Calendar
• Graphic Design
• Higher Education
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Multitasking
• Storytelling
• Time Management
• Content Editing

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Education
• Administrative
• Communications Officer
• Communications Manager (General)
• Advertising and Public Relations Managers
• Public Relations Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week