Communications Officer

Victoria University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University in Toronto seeks a Communications Officer to generate compelling story packages across web, social media, newsletters and print publications with a strong emphasis on Alumni Affairs and Advancement. The role focuses on a digital-first approach to celebrate student, faculty, staff, librarians and alumni achievements.

The Communications Officer will craft engaging copy, use basic photography and video, and work with campus partners to share content that promotes the Victoria

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills, including solid knowledge of Canadian Press style.
• Ability to generate compelling stories that engage across multiple channels.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with staff, students, faculty, librarians and alumni.
• Strong organizational, research, fact-checking, interviewing and project management skills.
• Basic phone photography, video and editing skills.
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva or Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• Writing and editing content for Vic Report, Vic Visionaries, EC News and internal newsletters.
• Creates social media posts with visuals, collaborating with the Digital Content Officer.
• Researches story ideas and interviews subject matter experts across the university.
• Assists with design, production and proofreading of communications products.
• Develops copy for invitations, web updates and staff emails; contributes to editorial calendar.
• Liaises with U of T colleagues to place Victoria University stories in publications.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related area

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM

This is a Current Vacancy in:
Communications – Union (USW Local 1998)

Posting Date: August 24, 2026
Closing Date: September 8, 2026
Position Title: Communications Officer
Pay Scale Group: USW Pay Band 11
Department: Communications
Salary: $74,130 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,801
Type of Appointment:Term - (1 year)
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday. Occasionally may be required to support with events that take place during the evenings or weekends.

Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources [e-mail].

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the incumbent will generate compelling story packages across Victoria University’s channelsincluding web, social media, e-newsletters and print publications with a strong focus on supporting Alumni Affairs and Advancement objectives.

The Communications Officer will take a digital-first approach to creating content that celebrates the accomplishments of students, faculty staff, librarians and alumni. Along with superb writing skills, the Communications Officer will also use visual storytelling tools such as basic photography, graphic design and phone video skills to engage our community in compelling and relevant stories.

Through strong relationships across campus, the Communications Officer will seek out stories and collaborate with other Victoria University staff to celebrate the accomplishments of the Victoria University community.

Duties:

Writing and Editing Content

• Working closely with the Director, Communications and Marketing to develop story ideas and other content, including visual materials, for:
  
  • Vic Report (the university’s print magazine), Vic Visionaries (the magazine for donors) and EC News (for the Emmanuel College community)
  • Inside Victoria: an e-newsletter for staff, faculty and librarians, and alumni e-newsletters Vic Express and EC Connects
  • The news section of the website
• Creates social media posts with visually compelling assets, working closely with the Digital Content Communications Officer
• Researches story ideas and interviews subject matter experts throughout the university to produce compelling content for the above channels
• Assists with the design, production and proofreading of communications products including stewardship reports and advancement proposals.

Sourcing and Creating Visual Assets

• Creates compelling visuals with graphics, text or photography to support written stories/posts utilizing basic software knowledge
• Sources photographs to support written stories and social media posts
• Shoots iPhone photos or videos to support storytelling
• Basic editing to adhere to channel requirements

Communications support

• Develops copy for invitations, web updates, staff emails and other communications materials
• Contributes to shared editorial calendar
• Shares content with other units across Victoria campus
• Liaises with U of T colleagues to place Victoria University stories in U of T publications.

Other Duties

• Ensures university-wide adherence to the university’s style guide, ensuring high-quality and error-free copy
• Ensures that the Victoria brand is supported across the university
• Supports photography and video for various events
• Collaborates with key internal staff around Victoria University to share existing content and to put forward new content ideas
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or other relevant area.

Experience

• At least four (4) years of experience in the field of journalism or communications, preferably in higher education environments.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including solid knowledge of Canadian Press style
• Demonstrated ability to generate compelling stories that inspire high engagement across multiple channels
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with staff, students, faculty, librarians and alumni from a diverse background
• Strong organizational, research, fact-checking, interviewing and project management skills.
• Basic phone photography, video and editing skills
• Basic graphic design skills to support visual storytelling such as Canva or Adobe software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Demonstrated judgment and initiative
• Time management skills (multi-tasks to meet tight deadlines) and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to high level of ethical and privacy standards

Victoria University thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.