Communications Officer

Closing Date: November 15th, 2024 at 4:00 PM

CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN INTEGRATED CARE
Part of Nursing & Health Sciences, the Centre for Research in Integrated Care (CRIC) is based out of UNB Saint John. CRIC is a living laboratory that develops and evaluates integrated patient-centred models of care for individuals with complex care needs, their families, and members of the care team. CRIC also serves as the New Brunswick node of the Canadian Primary Care Research Network (CPCRN). The CPCRN is a bilingual and diverse network of people who collaborate on generating innovations in primary care delivery across Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1-year Term | Saint John | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $47,971 - $59,969 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Research Program Manager, the Communications Officer will support the communication and knowledge mobilization initiatives for CRIC and the CPCRN. They will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives, creating resources to promote CRIC's and CPCRN's missions and achievements, supporting CRIC and CPCRN's committees, and organizing virtual and in-person research events.

• Support the development and implementation of strategic communication initiatives for CRIC and the CPCRN for both their internal and external partners.
• Create and maintain communications in both official languages (e.g., creating infographics, managing websites and social media accounts, writing press releases, and creating newsletters).
• Collaborate with the team at CRIC and UNB's Strategic Communications and Marketing team for CRIC related programs, and collaborate with the Executive Director of the CPCRN on national items.
• Assist with report preparation for CRIC and CPCRN (e.g., supporting data collection from provincial networks, report writing, creating infographics).
• Support the coordination, planning, and marketing of in-person and virtual events for CRIC and the CPCRN.
• Work closely with centre and network committee partners across the country to coordinate CPCRN's Communications and Knowledge Translation Committee (e.g., creating agendas, preparing minutes, tracking action items).
• Supervise and mentor student trainees that support communications and knowledge translation tasks for CRIC and CPCRN.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in communications or a related field.
• Two to three years' experience supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies.
• Strong spoken and written communication abilities in both English and French is required.
• A relevant combination of education and work experience may also be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Demonstrated ability to write and produce high-quality content.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong graphic design skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with a wide variety of people, foster positive relationships and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure, tight deadlines, and evolving priorities.
• Highly digitally literate with experience and understanding of social media platforms including digital campaigns and automated marketing solutions.
• A master's degree would be an asset.
• Experience working in a health research field would be considered an asset.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.