Marketing and Communications Specialist, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health at Laurentian University

Required Position

Full time Term Appointment until March 31, 2028

Responsibilities

The Marketing and Communications Specialist is under the direction of the CROSH Director and Associate Director and is a member of the Leadership Team at CROSH. As such they create, implement, and oversee the communications programs, be it internal or external, that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products

With the Director, Develop and implement CROSH’s community outreach plan, supported by business and marketing research to support decision making Coordinate budgeting with Accounts Manager Report performance of all online advertising, with annual reporting Development of, or oversight of the development of, all Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE) materials, including, but not limited to guidebooks, reports, conferences programs, advertising, publication illustrations, posters, videos, and presentations, Manage all online media outlets (e.g., the CROSH website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn) with an annual report on performance analytics Responsible for developing advertising material (e.gs, research services, participant recruitment) Contribute to team project management when large contracts are taken on by the Research Center, including: partner outreach, media coordination, KTE development and product delivery Support the development of communication documents to internal and sometimes external partners, (e.gs., PowerPoints, executive summaries, reports) Develop and manage the framework for online delivery of learning (e.g., courses) Planning, execution, and attendance for all CROSH events (e.g., webinar series, conferences) Manage audio visual support for all KTE activities Teach effective science communication to students and researchers as necessary Participate in communication between CROSH and Safe Work Associations (OHCOW, WSN, WSPS, IHSA, WHSC and PHSHA) Serve on a minimum of one JOHC/SWA Committee with a CROSH stakeholder group (e.g. WSPS events committee) Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science Communication or equivalent from an accredited university program Experience with social media platforms including X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and a strong understanding of marketing and communication strategies Experience working within a postsecondary educational institution and experience working within a unionized environment is preferred Experience in project management is preferred Experience in a leadership role Understand the value of, and have experience in, the practice of applied research Proven ability to speak with external groups and individuals and the ability to engage partners and other relevant organizations to enhance CROSH’s mandate Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, project management, and multitasking skills, and the ability to maintain complex operational demands and to meet deadlines Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is an asset

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and two examples of first-authored work demonstrating the aforementioned skills (communique, video, pamphlet etc.) by e-mail along with the names and contact information of three references to: [email protected] ***We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to [email protected]*** The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information ([email protected]).