Communication Specialist (Office of the Provost)

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team 
The Central Communications team provides a range of communication services and skills to the university including media relations, community engagement, internal communications, publications, and crisis and communications/ issues management.

The Opportunity

The opportunity
Are you a Comms professional looking for a #unique and a #rewarding opportunity? Share our journey and why we are #MadeOfGrit. This is a #strategic and high-impact role. Are you intrigued? Read more to find out about the Communications Specialist role. 

The Communications Specialist writes, edits and prepares a wide range of online and print communications materials for the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic. This includes supporting internal communication plans and web projects to advance the University’s reputation and relationships with key internal audiences. They ensure alignment with university branding standards and communications strategies, with specific responsibility for consistency in voice, messaging, accuracy and clarity in writing. 

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in Communications, Journalism, Professional Writing or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in business communications role(s), preferably in an educational or public sector organization, with an understanding of communications principles and practices, their priorities and objectives, and writing and editing experience in a busy environment.
• Experience in communications, including digital, in a post-secondary or related environment. 
• Excellent judgment and superior research, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to write reports, FAQs, memos, web copy, etc. quickly, accurately, and with flair to deliver key messages.
• Creativity and sound judgment.
• Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of current issues, including activities and issues at the University.

Additional Information

Additional Notes: 

• Qualified MAC candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process.   If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to: hr@ryerson.ca.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.