Intermediate Liaison Officer, Student Recruitment

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Manager of Student Recruitment within the Faculty of Arts to plan and execute liaison and recruitment activities that showcase the faculty’s programs and promote the university to prospective students.

The role involves organizing events, developing web content, and creating communication plans to enhance the faculty’s visibility, brand, and outreach. Strong multilingual communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of communications principles normally acquired through a postsecondary degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines and experience in their application.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and software including graphic design and web applications, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail.
• Experience giving presentations to large groups in both official languages.
• Experience in event planning and organization.
• Experience managing projects.
• Strong public relations, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the city to facilitate recruitment activities, and to work outside of normal office hours.
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Liaison activities: Plan and coordinate visits with future students, parents, and guidance counsellors to promote programs and increase visibility of the faculty and university.
• Events management: Conceptualize and execute events for student recruitment and other events within budget and timelines.
• Promotion: Develop promotional material and relationships with schools, postsecondary institutions, and government agencies to attract students.

Skills

Communications principles

Recruitment/events experience

Web accessibility knowledge

Graphic design software

Public speaking

Event planning

Project management

Public relations

Organizational skills

Travel availability

Bilingual French/English

Education

Postsecondary degree

Tools

Graphic design software

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Databases

Internet & Email tools

Job description

Follow us on LinkedIn Posting Reason: Replacement of a regular position Job Type: Employee Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): N/A Job Family: Student Recruitment # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: Marketing and Communications, Faculty of Arts Campus: Main Campus Union Affiliation: SSUO Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/21 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/02 Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 10 Salary Range: $85,040.00 - $107,421.00

The oldest and one of the biggest faculties at the University of Ottawa. The Faculty of Arts has evolved to be one of the leading faculties on campus. Now more than ever, the new economy needs thinkers, communicators, and creators. Whether you are interested in the Humanities, Languages and Literatures, or Fine and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Arts offers students an education for today's and tomorrow's workplace! The Faculty of Arts is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.

Position purpose:

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, contributes to the development and growth of the sector by conceptualizing and executing liaison and recruitment activities which project a positive image of the sector in order to maximize outreach and attract a high caliber of students. Organizes and leads promotional and recruitment events and campaigns, generate web content and develop communication plans to project a positive image, promote the brand and increase the visibility of the sector. Acts as a resource person to employees of the sector on inquires related to communications to ensure compliance with established policies and standards.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Liaison activities: Plan and coordinate visits with future students, parents, and guidance counsellors to promote programs, achievements, and ongoing activities of the faculty and/or the university. Act as a resource person for inquiries pertaining to program requirements and university services with the objective of increasing the visibility and appeal of the program for future students.
• Events management: Conceptualize and execute events for student recruitment and other special events in order to project a positive image of the faculty and/or the university. To this end, form and chair event planning committees, identify elements and timelines, monitor and communicate progress. Develop event budgets and ensure that all activities take place within budget limitations.
• Promotion: Promote events to target audiences to maximize outreach and participation. To this end, conceptualize and develop promotional material, maintain strong relationships with key contacts at secondary schools and other postsecondary institutions and at government agencies, develop a student ambassador program and facilitate its activities. Promotion of faculty scholarships and bursaries.

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of communications principles normally acquired through a postsecondary degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines and experience in their application
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and software including graphic design and web applications, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail
• Experience giving presentations to large groups in both official languages
• Experience in event planning and organization
• Experience managing projects
• Strong public relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability and availability to occasionally travel outside of the city to facilitate recruitment activities, and to work outside of normal office hours
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

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Key Competencies at uOttawa:

Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

• Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
• Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
• Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above;

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.