Communications and Engagement Strategist

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 and Government Relations Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Compensation Range

$6747.50 - $9701.42 CAD Monthly

The 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 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

December 6 2025

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

January 5 2027

NOTE : This is a fixed term leave replacement appointment for a Maternity leave. 12-14months.

NOTE : This is a fixed term leave replacement appointment for a Maternity leave. 12-14months.

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 Okanagans academic mission community impact and institutional priorities 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 Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (P&DVC) office.

Organizational Status

This position works with independence and maintains close working relationships with P&DVC leadership and staff University Relations faculty and unit communicators and other communications professionals across both campuses.

Work Performed

Content Development

Develops and executes communications strategies

Develops content to support strategic communications plans for target audiences including faculty staff students 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 research 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 UBC brand editorial style guide specifications.

Provides fact-checking support and research where required.

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 university initiatives; campus portfolio and unit priorities; and strategic opportunities.

Utilizes UBC branded templates and where appropriate 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&DVC office objectives.

Manages the P&DVCs key annual events including Town Halls and Principals Updates. Provides quality assurance support as needed for internal and external events involving the P&DVC.

Maintains familiarity with major communications trends issues and technologies.

Other duties as assigned.

Digital communications

• Leads new web development projects for P&DVC office.
• Writes / edits / publishes content for P&DVC-owned digital channels (social media websites newsletters bulletins) and tracks performance to adjust as necessary and ensure increased engagement.
• Maintains a monthly 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.
• 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&DVC website editing archiving and creating content as required.

Support for other sub-units

Relationship / Project Management

Consequence of Error / Judgement

This position requires a high level of discretion judgment and initiative. Documentation and information that passes through the P&DVC office 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&DVC office 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 considering elements including short timeframes relative strategic importance and the impact of failing to meet deadlines.

Works under the general direction of supervisor. Work reviewed in terms of conformance with established standards and specific objectives. Makes decisions regarding the design composition writing and editing of communication materials. Makes recommendations on appropriate communications vehicles to achieve stated goals. Manages multiple tasks requiring judgement in prioritization.

Supervision Received

This position works independently with direct supervision from the Manager Government Relations and Executive Communication in the P&DVC Office.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Skills

Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6747 - 9701