Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Administrative/Management
Posting In effect from
8/1/2025
Closing Application Date
21/1/2025
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may
continue until the position is filled.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Admin Type
Temporary
Anticipated Start Date
27/1/2025
Position End Date (If Applicable)
20/1/2028
DUTIES
The Senior Communications Consultant is an experienced professional who will
provide communications support to the Vice-President Research under the
direction of the Director, Research Initiatives.
The Senior Communications Officer will function as a generalist, having the
ability to provide a range of communication services that support
communications to both internal and external audiences. Such services may
include communication planning, media relations, event coordination, and
writing for internal and external channels, including social media.
Work priorities will be determined in consultation with the Director, Research
Initiatives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic advice and tactical communications support for various
initiatives stemming from the university's senior leadership team or their
direct reports.
Regularly liaise with various units that report up to the senior
leadership team to keep abreast of initiatives, issues, and seek
opportunities for proactive communications.
Build and maintain a positive image for the university through the
proactive communication of initiatives to a variety of stakeholders
through strategic communication plan development, and at times, through
issues management under the direction of the Director, Research
Initiatives.
Manage and update the internal and external website presence of members of
the senior leadership team, and specific projects pages under the
direction of the Director.
Provide communications-related workshops, including media training, in
collaboration with the Director, Research Initiatives.
Support response to media queries during the day, and after-hours when
needed.
Assist the Director, Research Initiatives on major institutional
announcements and events, including support with communications material
development, gathering information and fact checking.
Support the Director with crisis communications as required.
Provide communications support to the senior leadership team, under the
guidance of the Vice-President Research, in the Director's absence.
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
REPORTS TO
Director, Research Initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline
EXPERIENCE:
Seven (7) years working in a communications-related field
Experience working with middle and senior management level leaders
preferred
Proven ability to produce and implement communications plans
A proven track record in a complex, multi-stakeholder, fast-paced
environment
Strong writing skills, with attention to accuracy, and detail
Ability to write in varied tones and formats, to reach diverse stakeholder
audiences
Experience in internal and external communications, media relations and
issues management.
Demonstrated skills in social media channels
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
simultaneously
Ability to work independently, and within a team
Proven track record in handling sensitive and confidential issues with
tact and diplomacy
Experience with Microsoft Office
Pay Band
$87,001.00 - $99,151.00 ( Admin Pay Band BH )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Office of Vice President, Research -> Director,
Research and Graduate Studies
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with
a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome
those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our
faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous,
Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any
sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops
or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited
to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the
interview.
