Communications director Jobs in Kelowna, BC

remote type : This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements.Staff - Non Union### ##

• Job Category
• M&P - AAPS##
• Job Profile
• AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level B### ##
• Job Title
• Communications and Engagement Strategist### ##
• Department
• UBCO | Communications | Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic### ##
• Compensation Range
• $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.### ##
• Posting End Date
• January 26, 2026
• Note :
• Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the Posting End Date.
• Job End Date
• October 30, 2026Please note : This position is an 8 month maternity leave replacement.At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
• Job Summary
• This position manages complex communications projects and initiatives, employs diverse communications tools and storytelling techniques, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to create and distribute compelling content that highlights UBC Okanagan's teaching and learning activities and mission in a variety of mediums and formats, as appropriate. This position is responsible for the development, tracking and processing of a diverse array of communications materials for the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic (P&VPA).
• Organizational Status
• This position works with independence and maintains close working relationships with P&VPA directors and staff, University Relations, faculty communicators and other communications professionals across both campuses.
• Work Performed
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• Content Development
• Develops and executes communications strategies
• Co-develops and manages a portfolio-wide content calendar with the Associate Director, Campus Internationalization.
• Develops feature stories, profiles, announcements and news releases to support strategic communications plans for target audiences, including faculty, staff and external stakeholders.
• Manages communications projects, determines project timelines and budgets and develops contingency plans to keep projects on track.
• Manages projects and coordinates workflow of content providers, editors, designers and external service providers.
• Researches and writes a wide range of communication materials, including but not limited to correspondence; web copy; presentations; teaching and community engagement articles and stories; videos; speaking notes; and briefing materials.
• Edits a range of communication materials for style, substance and organization; reorganizes text to create consistency in grammar, format, message and voice, recommending substantive editorial changes as needed.
• Reviews, proofs and fact-checks copy, and provides layout-ready copy according to style guide specifications.
• Provides fact-checking support and research where required.
• Provides communication support for P&VPA portfolios, including teaching, learning, and academic programming; strategy and academic affairs; academic operations; and international.
• Identifies the most appropriate communication channel for communication messages, including digital, print and social media mediums, and distributes and implements as needed.
• Ensures that messages are delivered in a coordinated fashion across appropriate communications channels.
• Evaluates publishing requirements and provides recommendations regarding media and format.
• Collaborates with internal units and external service providers to plan and organize video and photo shoots.
• Co-develops video concepts and develops and manages project plan.
• Creates effective presentations and materials to ensure the broader campus community is aware of academic initiatives; campus, portfolio and unit priorities; and funding opportunities.
• Utilizes UBC branded templates and works with creative services partners in University Relations to create social media graphics, charts / graphs, infographics, posters, etc.
• Coordinates and execute events, both virtual and in-person, as needed in support of the P&VPA office objectives.
• Manages the P&VPA’s key annual event, the Teaching Excellence Awards.
• Maintains familiarity with major communications trends, issues and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned###
• Digital communications
• Leads new web development projects for P&VPA portfolio working collaboratively with unit leads.
• Writes / edits / publishes content for P&VPA-owned digital channels (social media, websites, newsletters, bulletins) and tracks performance to adjust as necessary and ensure increased engagement.
• Maintains a quarterly social media content calendar and monitors social media.
• Reviews data / analytics on a regular basis, provides summary reports and develops innovative solutions to solve complex, multifaceted problems.
• Audits, creates and edits content within a web content management system (WordPress)
• Advocates for the adoption of best practices in website information organization and user-centered design to balance the needs of the audience with the units' goals.
• Designs, develops and publishes quarterly Academic Update newsletter and coordinates portfolio-wide content submissions.
• Researches, develops and drafts web-based communication materials using knowledge of web content management systems, graphic and web design, social media tools, and creating and delivering messages in various web-based platforms.
• Performs routine content audits on the P&VPA website, editing, archiving and creating content as required.### Relationship / Project Management
• Fosters close working relationships with P&VPA portfolio unit managers, directors and staff; Faculty communicators; University Relations (communications and marketing, public affairs, community engagement, ceremonies and protocol); and UBC Studios to ensure timely and relevant sharing of information on overlapping projects and stay up to date on these partners' own activities.
• Coordinates internal and external communication resources (i.e. video production, graphic design).
• Participates in Communicators Network and other relevant working groups, as required.
• Works collaboratively with units across campus, as necessary, to design and produce various promotional materials to support the needs of P&VPA office. Materials include presentations; publications / brochures; event materials and programming; and digital and physical signage.
• Works with campus staff and external agencies, as necessary, to coordinate and develop photo and video shoots both on and off campus.
• Ensures communication and marketing materials are compliant and align with UBC brand guidelines.
• Consequence of Error / Judgement
• This position requires a high level of discretion, judgment, and initiative. Documentation and information that passes through the P&VPA offices is often highly sensitive and / or confidential; as such, this position will be required to show the utmost discretion. Poor judgment could have significant negative implications for the P&VPA offices and the university in general.This position requires a high degree of maturity, autonomy, collegiality and independence. This position must make decisions on how to best manage projects

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