Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Simon Fraser University; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work program

Pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees and their

Job summary

Simon Fraser University in Vancouver is seeking a Communications & Marketing Coordinator to support campus communications and marketing initiatives for the Vancouver Campus and SFU’s three-campus community.

Reporting in to the C&M Campus Community team, the Coordinator provides expertise to support strategy implementation, collaborates with internal teams to ensure alignment with SFU’s objectives and facilitates clear and consistent communication across appropriate channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field and three years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with digital channels, such as web CMS and social media management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Adaptability to adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Task management

Digital channels

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field

Tools

Web CMS

Social media tools

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU’s Communications & Marketing (C&M) team members are consultative problem-solvers. We deliver strategies that help inform our key audiences and influence their attitudes, perceptions and behaviours in support of SFU’s vision to be a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainablefuture. This role is part of the internal communications portfolio who supports our diverse, three-campus community of faculty, staff, students.

About the Role

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator supports communications and marketing activities for Vancouver Campus, as well as initiatives that enhance the SFU student experience across all three campuses. Reporting in to the C&M Campus Community team, the Coordinator provides expertise to support strategy implementation, collaborates with internal teams to ensure alignment with SFU’s objectives and facilitates clear and consistent communication across appropriate channels.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and relationship-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. They are a self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with multiple partners across departments to achieve shared goals. They demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and accountability, and bring a mature, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex issues and competing priorities.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field and three years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with digital channels, such as web CMS and social media management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Adaptability to adapt to changing priorities.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

The position is hybrid, with 2 days at Vancouver campus, 1 day at Burnaby campus and 2 days work from home.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].