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WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo

Communications Specialist II

  • Waterloo, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 21, 2026
  • 1 position

$73,695–$92,119 / year

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Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Communications Specialist plans, develops, and delivers communications initiatives to support faculty priorities, research impact, and alumni engagement. They collaborate with academic leaders and campus partners to produce audience-focused content across web, social media, and other digital channels.

Job details

The Communications Specialist plans, develops, and delivers communications initiatives to support faculty priorities, research impact, and alumni engagement. They collaborate with academic leaders and campus partners to produce audience-focused content across web, social media, and other digital channels. Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, or a related field along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Strong writing, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills are required to succeed in this complex, multi-functional environment.

What you’ll do

The Communications Specialist plans, develops, and delivers communications initiatives to support faculty priorities, research impact, and alumni engagement. They collaborate with academic leaders and campus partners to produce audience-focused content across web, social media, and other digital channels.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, or a related field along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Strong writing, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills are required to succeed in this complex, multi-functional environment.

Listed skills

  • Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Communications planning
  • Content creation
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Strategic communications
  • Digital communications
  • Social media management
  • Relationship management
  • Analytical skills
  • Message development
  • Editorial judgment
  • Public relations
  • Marketing

Job areas

  • Marketing
  • Education
  • Creative & Media
  • Management & Leadership

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