Communications & Events Officer

Havens Alliance Group - Executive & Technology Talent Solutions; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick seeks a full-time Communications & Events Officer to shape and execute strategies supporting social entrepreneurship and innovation. The successful candidate will coordinate communication initiatives and events, and foster relationships with media. This role comes with a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension plan

Three weeks annual vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Dental, life, and health insurance

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years experience in communications, public relations, and event management.
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy.
• Plan and oversee all communications initiatives and events.
• Produce high quality written and visual content.

Skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Proficiency in social media

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public relations or related field

Job description

Closing Date: June 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM

POND-DESHPANDE CENTRE

The Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) at UNB supports social entrepreneurship and innovation in New Brunswick and beyond. We believe that by combining innovative ideas with deep, relevant, contextual knowledge, citizens will be able to develop sustainable solutions to complex social, environmental, and economic challenges while creating high-impact ventures that "do well & do good" in our region and the world. PDC has two key platforms: NouVentures which focuses on growing social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick and beyond; and NouLAB which houses PDC's social innovation lab and manages our social and public innovation work generally.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1-Year Term | Fredericton Campus| Hybrid or On-Campus

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:45 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Additional Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel within New Brunswick to support our various projects and events.
• Able to travel between campuses (Fredericton/Saint John).

Salary Range: $50,532 - $65,688 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Events Officer will play a leading role in shaping and executing PDC's communication and event strategies to help achieve our mission of being New Brunswick's social innovation organization.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with project goals and the strategic plan.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee all communications initiatives.
• Lead the storytelling of the impact our work is having, while also raising the profile of organizations we work with and solutions we have developed.
• Plan & execute a variety of stakeholder events, including conferences, webinars, program launches, network gatherings and project convenings.
• Produce high quality written and visual content, including social media graphics, articles, newsletters, etc.
• Build and nurture relationships with key media contacts.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public relations or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years experience in communications, public relations, and event management.

Additional Strengths:

• Strong project management skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Proficiency in multiple social media platforms.
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to craft written materials and manage marketing collateral.
• Able to weave content into a storytelling experience through various media and channels.
• Adept at analyzing data and deriving actionable insights.

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.