Communications Specialist, School of Pharmacy

University of Waterloo; Kitchener; Sur place; CAD 74 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Waterloo invites applications for a Communications Specialist in the Advancement and External Relations – Science Communications team. You will plan, deliver and evaluate communications initiatives that support institutional priorities, applying professional judgment to content, channels, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.

You will collaborate with subject-matter experts and colleagues to translate objectives into coordinated activities, develop clear messages, and adapt

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering communications initiatives aligned with priorities.
• Ability to translate objectives into actionable communications activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple communications projects independently.
• Strong written, editing and client messaging skills.
• Experience evaluating communications impact across channels.

Responsabilités

• Plans, coordinates and delivers communications initiatives aligned with priorities.
• Translates objectives into coordinated communications activities and plans.
• Independently manages assigned communications work with proper scope and timelines.
• Applies knowledge to adapt approaches by audience and channel.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to support communications initiatives.

Description du poste

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:
2026-03322

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Group:
Staff

Job Category:
Communications

Employment Type:
Permanent

Department:
Advancement and External Relations - Science Communications

Hiring Range:
$73,695.42 - $92,119.28

Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is October 29, 2026 at 11:59PM

Job Description

Primary Purpose

This job description has been prepared to support implementation and role clarity. It reflects the intended scope of the role at this stage and may be subject to minor adjustments as the work is operationalized, and responsibilities are completed.

University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students (about twice the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden), we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, game-changing research, and technology, and an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle todays and tomorrow's challenges.

At the university, the Marketing and Communications function is responsible for enhancing and protecting the university's reputation. The communications function specifically leads by helping the university communicate with clarity, credibility, and purpose, while developing governance, standards, and protocols to uphold consistent, coordinated, and effective communications across campus.

The Communications Specialist is a role responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating communications initiatives that support institutional priorities. The role applies communications knowledge and professional judgment to develop, implement and refine communications activities across content, channels, campaigns, projects, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Communications Planning and Delivery

• Plans, coordinates and delivers communications initiatives, projects and activities aligned with operational and strategic priorities.
• Translates objectives and requirements into coordinated communications activities, deliverables, and implementation plans.
• Independently manages assigned communications work, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and intended outcomes.
• Applies communications knowledge and professional judgment to adapt approaches based on audience, channel, and contextual needs.
• Supports achievement of communications objectives through effective planning, coordination, and execution.

Content Development and Execution

• Develops and delivers communications content, messaging, and materials across a variety of channels and formats.
• Research, analyze and synthesize information to create clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications.
• Produces and edits communications products including web content, articles, presentations, key messages, briefing materials, and digital communications.
• Applies editorial judgment to ensure communications are accurate, accessible, inclusive, and aligned with institutional standards.
• Recommends content approaches and messaging strategies that support audience engagement and communications objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Collaborates with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and communications colleagues to support communications initiatives.
• Acts as a key point of coordination for assigned projects, aligning inputs, expectati