Communications Specialist, Office Of The Vp (Finance And Services) And Cfo

DescriptionThe
Office of the VP (Finance and Services) and CFO
is currently seeking a Full-time Regular
Communications Specialist .
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations, the position is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies that promote portfolio priorities, projects, services, and achievements to internal and external audiences. The Specialist develops compelling content and campaigns that support awareness, engagement, and organizational goals while ensuring consistency with the university's brand and reputation.
The Communications Specialist plays a key role in advancing the visibility, reputation, and strategic objectives of the Finance and Services portfolios through integrated communications, close collaboration with the Vice-President (Finance and Services) and CFO's Executive Assistant, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
The position works closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts, the central Communications Services team, and partners across the institution to identify opportunities to enhance audience engagement, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and communicate the impact of Finance and Services initiatives.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Develop and implement integrated communications and marketing strategies that support the priorities, initiatives, and objectives of Finance and Services.
Create compelling and persuasive content that promotes services, projects, achievements, and organizational initiatives to internal and external audiences.
Develop communication and marketing campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, participation, and understanding of portfolio initiatives.
Identify and promote success stories, accomplishments, innovations, and milestones across the portfolio.
Support public relations activities including media materials, key messages, speaking notes, announcements, and stakeholder communications.
Develop audience-focused communications plans using a mix of digital, print, event, and interpersonal communication channels.
Monitor industry trends, audience needs, and emerging issues to identify opportunities for proactive communications and reputation enhancement.
Ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and visual presentation across all communications and marketing materials.
Support the positioning and reputation of Finance and Services through strategic communications and proactive storytelling.
Ensure all communications and marketing materials align with university brand standards, values, and strategic priorities.
Provide communications advice and support to senior leaders on sensitive, high-profile, or complex initiatives.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support communications and engagement objectives.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, service providers, and community partners to gather information and promote initiatives.
Develop content for websites, newsletters, email campaigns, presentations, social media channels, video scripts, and promotional materials
Support the planning, promotion, and execution of events, town halls, launches, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Coordinate communications and promotional activities related to portfolio projects and institutional initiatives.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline;
an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum three years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications, public relations, and marketing campaigns that support organizational objectives.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences and communication channels.
Demonstrated experience in brand management and ensuring consistent application of organizational brand standards.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively with leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners.
Experience developing content for websites, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, presentations, media materials, and other digital platforms.
Knowledge of digital marketing, audience analytics, social media strategy, and emerging communications trends.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience with web content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and graphic design software is considered an asset.
Experience coordinating events, promotional activities, recognition programs, or community engagement initiatives is considered an asset.
Knowledge of performance measurement and communications analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness is considered an asset.
Experience working with senior leaders in a complex institutional or public-sector environment is considered an asset.
Application Deadline: November 19, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is classified in the
Professional Career Band, Level 3
of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our
Management and Staff Careers website .
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