Events & Communications Officer (TERM)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a dynamic Events & Communications Officer to join their innovative Future of Law Lab. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend law and technology while supporting marketing, outreach, and stakeholder engagement. As part of a high-performing team, you will be responsible for executing communication strategies, organizing impactful events, and fostering relationships with key partners. If you are passionate about law and innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the legal profession.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in programming and marketing content creation.
• Strong copywriting skills for impactful marketing content.
• Experience in planning and executing professional events.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify promotional opportunities for programs.
• Implement communication and marketing plans to support outreach.
• Organize and execute event activities and functions.

Skills

Marketing Content Creation

Event Planning

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Research Skills

Copywriting

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 05/07/2025
Req ID: 42842
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057775

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world’s great law schools. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity:

The Future of Law Lab (FLL) based at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law focuses on experiential learning, research, policy development, and inter-disciplinary knowledge sharing. We operate at the intersection of law, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, providing a platform for students, academics, lawyers, and the community to examine the changing face of law and the legal profession. The Future of Law Lab has the broad mandate to explore what lawyers practice, how they practice, and the new ways in which they practice in a rapidly changing legal landscape. We explore our mandate in three key areas: academia, legal practice, and experiential education.

Under the direction of the Director, Future of Law Lab and Investor Protection Program, the Events & Communications Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting marketing and outreach, executing outreach events, and effectively building and strengthening stakeholder relationships for the Future of Law Lab, including in working directly with the students involved in the program. The Events & Communications Officer also provides assistance and support with all other aspects of FLL’s programming, as required.

This role requires someone who has an impeccable attention to detail, an innovative mentality, and understands the importance of providing exceptional service to our students, faculty, and staff. If you are passionate about law and innovation and want to be part of an exceptionally high-performing team, please consider this as an opportunity worthy of your consideration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and identifying opportunities to promote programs and initiatives
• Implementing communication plans that support outreach goals and objectives
• Implementing marketing and advertising plans to increase revenue-generating activities
• Developing and editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and/or handbooks
• Designing surveys, interviews and other research tools for program evaluation
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities, special events, and/or functions
• Delivering presentations outlining proposals to attract sponsorship opportunities
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum four years of experience administering programming and creating marketing content
• Experience researching promotional opportunities, promoting, and maintaining multi-faceted legal projects, specifically those relating to technology and entrepreneurship
• Experience contributing to, drafting and implementing comprehensive, multi-year marketing and communications strategies
• Strong copywriting skills for creating impactful tailored marketing content
• Experience planning and executing all aspects of in-person and virtual professional events
• Experience delivering presentations outlining proposals to attract sponsorship opportunities
• Experience developing and delivering promotional outreach materials
• Experience building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate staff, students, and partners
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with tools and strategies for accessible communication, ensuring alignment with inclusion and equity principles (e.g., AODA)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starter
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience developing and editing content for websites
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience administering programming and creating marketing content in a law school setting
• Knowledge of law school programs
• Experience working directly with student research projects
• Experience developing and editing research content

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Diligent
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 05/15/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Notes: This posting is for a 1-year term contract

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.