Strategic Communications Specialist

University-of-Waterlo; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waterloo is seeking a Communications Specialist to plan, deliver, and evaluate communications initiatives that support institutional priorities. You will translate objectives into campaigns, coordinate content across channels, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear, accessible messaging that reflects university standards.

In this role, you will develop web content, articles, and briefing materials, applying editorial judgment to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience developing and delivering communications initiatives across multiple channels and formats.
• Strong knowledge of communications planning, writing, editing, message development, and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and delivers communications initiatives aligned with priorities.
• Develops and delivers content across channels, analyzing information to create clear messaging.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to support projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Evaluates communications performance and uses feedback to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communications planning

Writing

Editing

Message development

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in communications

Job description

The University of Waterloo is seeking a Communications Specialist to plan, deliver, and evaluate communications initiatives that support institutional priorities. You will translate objectives into campaigns, coordinate content across channels, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear, accessible messaging that reflects university standards.

In this role, you will develop web content, articles, and briefing materials, applying editorial judgment to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.