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In collaboration with the Manager, Office of Communications, identify communication opportunities and needs to promote the Faculty’s tripartite vision, mission, values and excellence, as well as its priorities, members and achievements.

Develop and implement the annual plan, calendar and processes to promote the above internally, while also considering the McGill academic health network and external audiences, e.g., media and the general public.

Provide professional expertise, advice and creative solutions to the Faculty Communications Office team and community, as well as to Faculty partner-clients with whom we work.

Create/Coordinate the development of written and visual content, in English and French, to share across Faculty media, e.g., e-newsletter, e-broadcast channels, social media, plasma screens and website, as well as University and external media; ensure all is aligned with Faculty and University brand, quality and style guidelines.

Create targeted campaigns in support of Faculty priorities, ensuring each is shared across all appropriate media channels; lead/co-lead the Communications Office editorial board meetings.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Expertise and experience creating communication materials to promote health care and sciences and/or education-related topics. Proven track record successfully developing and implementing annual communication plans and campaigns in a higher education or nonprofit organization. Experience coordinating/working with writers, translators, web designers, graphic artists, photographers, audio-visual specialists and other communication resources. Strong organizational, priority-setting, problem-solving, listening and verbal communication skills. The ability to liaise well with internal and external clients and colleagues, and to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing and deadline-oriented environment. Detail-oriented. Demonstrates professionalism and discretion, as well as creativity and initiative. Ability to anticipate potential obstacles/challenges, troubleshoot and implement solutions. Strong journalistic writing, editing and interviewing skills. Committed to continually raise the bar. Proven ability to work with computer applications, including electronic broadcast platforms and presentation software, as well as common web and social media platforms. English and French, spoken and written required.

Work closely with the Faculty’s Communications team and community to ensure coherence and to plan campaigns and content, brainstorm, identify opportunities and continually raise the bar.

Liaise with internal McGill colleagues and external suppliers for additional support, as needed, e.g., writing, translation, graphics, photography, audio-visual.

Lead/Co-lead/Support special projects in support of Faculty priorities that emerge and that require communications expertise and services.