Sr. Marketing & Communications Officer

Date Posted: 08/27/2026
Req ID: 50004
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057019
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including two Turing Awards, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the most highly cited in computer science.

Your opportunity:

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing integrated, multi-channel marketing & communication campaigns and programs to achieve the Department of Computer Science's strategic objectives. This position will drive integrated marketing strategy, manage communications projects, conduct research, and oversee content creation across various mediums & platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and developing an integrated multi-channel marketing & communications strategy independently
• Developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Assessing needs and contributing to the development of communications goals
• Conducting market research and analysis
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience.
• Minimum five years experience in developing and executing creative, persuasive, and comprehensive communication and marketing plans for internal and external audiences.
• Experience implementing marketing and/or communication strategies that align with and drive strategic business objectives.
• Experience pitching original story ideas and completing all phases of the creative process, including concept development, research, interviews, writing, recording, editing, and distribution.
• Experience with creating, editing and posting compelling content on social media, websites, and other digital channels.
• Experience analyzing data to determine trends and effectiveness of initiatives.
• Advanced writing and editing skills with the ability to deliver high-quality content across a broad range of complex topics, and in formats and on platforms appropriate for a range of audiences.
• Proven track record of building strong internal relationships and relationships with external partners, as well as a variety of media and graphics agencies.
• Experience with identifying and recommending creative outreach program initiatives that expand outreach audience profiles.
• Relevant experience with market research skills, facilitating focus groups, designing and implementing surveys and developing and writing proposals.
• Proven project management skills, with a successful track record in managing marketing & communications projects, from ideation to implementation and evaluation, and using software to organize workflows.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver) and content management systems.
• Advanced skills in utilizing social media platforms for professional environments including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and connect with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability implement and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and establish priorities in a flexible way, and successfully meet deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively in a team setting.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of the tech sector in Canada.
• Knowledge of the tech media landscape.
• Knowledge of issues and trends in student recruitment and alumni relations.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Perceptive
• Proactive
• Resourceful
• Team player

For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing: adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 09/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. 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

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.