Director, Strategic Communications & Engagement

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

uOttawa in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a strategic communications leader to oversee a central team within Strategic Communications. You will provide expert advice, develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies, and ensure alignment with university priorities and brand standards.

The role emphasizes leading internal and external communications, managing workloads, and coordinating with Marketing, Creative Services, and Web units to deliver integrated campaigns across multiple audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and implementation of annual and multiyear strategies and communication plans for sections in own client portfolio.
• Establishes and applies a framework for prioritizing requests from internal clients with competing priorities according to uptake criteria and deadlines.
• Designs and maintains organizational structure and staff hierarchy; recruits, guides, trains and assesses staff.
• Helps develop and control the section's communication budget; supervises external providers when needed.
• Maintains links with Marketing, Creative Services and Web units to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
• Provides leadership on internal communications for major projects, integrating change management principles.
• Manages messaging during service interruptions or emergencies and maintains a single voice for communications.
• Determines performance indicators and produces scorecards to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Ensures compliance with bilingualism, accessibility (AODA) and inclusive communication requirements.

Job description

uOttawa in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a strategic communications leader to oversee a central team within Strategic Communications. You will provide expert advice, develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies, and ensure alignment with university priorities and brand standards.

The role emphasizes leading internal and external communications, managing workloads, and coordinating with Marketing, Creative Services, and Web units to deliver integrated campaigns across multiple audiences.