Marketing Officer

Job Title : Marketing Officer

Competition Number : 021-2024

Administrative Unit :

Communication, Web and Marketing

Immediate Supervisor :

Manager, Communications, Web and Marketing

Job Type  :

Temporary (Unionized - 12 month contract)

Work Schedule : 35 hours per week

Salary Scale :

Level 7 ($ 61 502 – $ 78 293)

In this document, the masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and only for conciseness

Saint Paul University (1848) is the founding college of the University of Ottawa, with which it has maintained a federated relationship since 1965. Bilingual and on a human scale, it has more than 1,000 students. It offers programs in Social Communication, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Canon Law, Public Ethics, Conflict Studies, Theology, Transformative Leadership and Spirituality, and Social Innovation. Saint Paul University offers an environment conducive to professional growth and competitive benefits.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager – Communications, Web and Marketing, the Marketing Officer contributes to the development and growth of programs and services offered by Saint-Paul University through strategic use of marketing and communications tools. The incumbent will oversee the University’s internal and external marketing campaigns and will play an essential role in expanding the University’s key messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, and post content on the University’s advertising platforms (Meta Ads, Google Ads, Bing Ads, Tiktok Ads, LinkedIn etc.)
• Participate in planning, developing and implementing the marketing plan and marketing strategies that support the Service’s communication needs for various internal and external target audiences. This includes the development of promotional material (electronic and print), Web and social media content, posters, roll-up banners, brochures, Viewbooks, etc.
• Analyze the marketing plan performance to ensure ad spending optimization
• Create and develop new innovative ways to communicate the University message to their existing and potential customers that would strengthen its positive image, promote its brand and increase its visibility;
• Work closely with external agencies and service providers on various projects (website, marketing, creative etc.)
• Create promotional material, infographics and web banners for use on website, mobile media, social media, print and video.
• Participate in the planning, organization and production of video shoots and photo shoots.
• Assist with preparation, coordination and allocation of the University’s marketing and communications budget.
• Advise senior management and professors regarding requests and issues related to communications, marketing and recruitment strategies, promotional needs and event planning;
• Work closely with the Recruitment Officers to advertise various recruitment initiatives.
• Work with senior management and professors to understand their creative and messaging needs, advise them on appropriate and relevant content based on audience, in accordance with USP messaging and style guidelines;
• Work closely with the Communication Officer;
• Develop and pilot marketing strategies using social media to communicate the University message;
• Respond to user interactions received through the University's social networks and digital platforms.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and  Abilities

Interested candidates are requested to submit an online application at   by July 3rd, 2024 at 11 : 59pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We will be contacting only those candidates who have been chosen for the next step of the selection process.

We are committed to ensure employment equity and we encourage the participation of all Canadians. If your application is successful and you think you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify us. Your personal information is protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act.