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Communications Specialist: Recruitment and Events (Job 317)
Communications Specialist: Recruitment and Events (Job 317)Ontario Universities' Application Centre • Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Communications Specialist: Recruitment and Events (Job 317)

Communications Specialist: Recruitment and Events (Job 317)

Ontario Universities' Application Centre • Guelph, Ontario, Canada
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description
Job Type: Full-time, 1-year contract with benefits.

Located in Guelph, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education programs for Ontario’s universities. We provide a progressive and supportive working environment for our employees, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. We encourage you to read more about the OUAC’s total rewards and compensation program on our website.

The OUAC values equity, diversity and inclusion and believes that every person has a right to equal treatment. We are strengthened by diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We have equitable and accessible employment practices, based on the principles specified in Ontario legislation (Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act [AODA]). Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

The OUAC is seeking a Communications Specialist: Recruitment and Events to work within a team to organize Ontario university recruitment events for universitieshaving an affiliation with the OUAC. Working with committees and associations, you will see events from their start to finish.

If you are willing to learn and eager to play a supporting role in helping people start a new chapter in their life, we would love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:
  • Organizing, executing and summarizing virtual and in-person events around the province.
  • Liaising with the many committees and associations having an affiliation with the OUAC to gather source information, feedback and direction on events.
  • During the height of recruitment events (e.g., OUF), you are required to provide on-site and after-hours support and monitoring for both in-person and virtual events.
  • Assisting recruitment committee members with organizing meetings, minute-taking, document preparation and archiving, emails, surveys, etc.

Qualifications Sought:
  • At least 3 years of experience in event management.
  • Basic understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer software programs.
  • High attention to detail required.
  • Strong organizational skills and time management with the ability to juggle multiple, concurrent tasks.

Abilities/Skills for the Ideal Candidate:
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Disciplined, organized and reliable work habits.
  • Creative and quality driven.

Qualifications Considered an Asset:
  • Prior university employment.
  • French-language skills.

Hours of Work:
  • Monday through Friday, 4.5 days per week (32 hours).
  • Hybrid remote work arrangements may be available after the probationary period.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply to “Job 317” via email by midnight, April 12, 2026, to hroffice@ouac.on.ca.

Submit your resume with cover letter (mandatory) as one file (PDF preferred).

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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