Communications & Events Officer

About us:

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto - Canada's most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.

The Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development (APHD) is a academic Department within OISE, boasting some of the finest, internationally-known scholars in their fields who teach in our five graduate programs: Child Study and Education (Teacher Education program); Counselling and Clinical Psychology; Counselling Psychology; Developmental Psychology and Education; School and Clinical Child Psychology. Our programs focus on basic and applied research pertaining to children, adolescents and adults.

Your opportunity:

The Communications & Events Officer plays a vital role in advancing the department's programs and initiatives. Under the general guidance of the manager, this position is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, coordinating promotional and outreach materials, and maintaining digital platforms to enhance engagement. The role also involves organizing and executing key events—including Orientations, Open Houses, and the annual Research Gala—ensuring seamless planning and delivery.

Working closely with faculty, staff, and students, the Communications & Events Officer manages logistics, oversees content creation, ensures consistency with brand identity, and facilitates the smooth execution of communications and event activities. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to contribute to the department's outreach, visibility, and community-building efforts.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials
• Disseminating event and program-related information
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Formatting and maintaining communication templates
• Verifying that content is consistent with brand identity guidelines
• Tracking and monitoring outreach activities
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Professional Writing or a related discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years' of recent and related experience in communications and event coordination, journalism, or marketing.
• Experience developing compelling communications/marketing strategies and content for a variety of mediums, including print, digital, and social media, to increase outreach and engagement.
• Experience with planning and coordinating logistics for in-person and virtual events.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting post-event evaluations and analysis.
• Experience in promoting programs such as donation campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web content management (Drupal or other current software) and design software including Adobe Creative Suite or related tools.
• Familiarity with online registration software (e.g., Eventbrite) and survey software.
• Excellent attention to detail and solid copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Understanding the needs and sensitivities of different audiences and adapting appropriate writing style and content.
• Self-starter with the ability to establish and maintain a strong network of contacts and resources, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment while coordinating tasks and events showing creativity, initiative and strong judgement.
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective; strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, and senior administration.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with livestreaming and virtual event technologies (such as Zoom, or similar) and marketing systems (MailChimp, Constant Contact, or other) are an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Proactive
• Resourceful

This is a term role, with an expected end date of June 5, 2026 with a possibility of extension.

Closing Date: 04/11/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations