communications associate Halifax
Dalhousie University
Full Time
Halifax
73625 - 55034 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Creative Communications Specialist
Department/Unit
Ocean Frontier Institute
Research Project
Ocean Frontier Institute
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
GP43-23
Employee Group
Grant-Paid
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year, with possibility of renewal
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$55,034 - $73,625 per annum (35 hours per week)
About the Organization
The Dalhousie University led Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is one of the world’s most significant ocean science research and training collaborations with partnerships extending globally, across many sectors such as university, government, research institutes, industry, non-government organizations, and philanthropic. OFI administers several large-scale ocean research and training programs. For more information about OFI, visit www.ofi.ca.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Public Relations, the Creative Communications Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing communications tactics that support OFI’s public relations and communications plans and strategies. This position requires a strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to adhere to deadlines to deliver key projects. The Creative Communications Specialist will also be expected to work closely with other members of the OFI communications and public relations team and communications and marketing teams at partner institutions internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within the OFI public relations and communications team to support public relations, communication, and government relations strategies and plans.
- Design and implement visual solutions in line with OFI visual and editorial guidelines, for OFI and its partner organizations from concept to production, including but not limited to brochures, presentations, information sheets, signage, social media graphics, and more.
- Generate, schedule, publish and monitor social media content in line with visual and editorial guidelines. Engage with online community on a factual basis as required.
- Assist in branding of new OFI initiatives and updating brands of existing initiatives as required.
- Liaise with external design agencies and OFI’s website editor as needed.
- Perform other job duties as required.
Note
Evening and weekend work may be required on an occasional basis to meet operational requirements.
Infrequent travel locally, nationally, and internationally will be required.
Infrequent travel locally, nationally, and internationally will be required.
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated communications design experience, preferably in large, complex organizations.
- Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, design, journalism, or a related field.
- 1+ years’ experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphical editing software.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workloads to meet tight deadlines, while receiving direction and feedback as needed, including ability to quickly pivot to changing priorities and timelines
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience presenting design or communication concepts to decision makers.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Capacity for creativity and innovation; ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and judgment.
- Relationship building, along with superior problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
Assets
- Experience in digital, environmental, print and or web design.
- Experience in science communication.
- Photography or videography skills.
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
06/06/2023
Close Date
06/20/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
About Dalhousie University
CEO: Dr. Deep Saini
Revenue: $1 to $5 million (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.dal.ca
Year Founded: 1818
