Marketing and Communications Associate, Community Zone, Competition # SCHII-21-56, Thunder Bay, ON

Marketing and Communications Associate

Community Zone

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-21-56

As an ambassador for Lakehead University, the Community Zone’s Marketing and Communications

Associate is an integral member of both the Community Zone and the External Relations Team.

Reporting to the Director of the Community Zone, this position is responsible for assisting to achieve

the marketing/branding objectives of the Community Zone through providing a collaborative and

coordinated approach to all our audiences.

The incumbent will be responsible for working with university units to provide guidance and direction on marketing projects and initiatives from inception to completion. The individual will act as a key point of contact for prioritizing, planning, managing and implementing communication and marketing initiatives for Community Zone constituents via university approved designers and photographers. This position will be responsible for all graphic design, social media, and coordination of graphic design services that relates to the Community Zone. This position performs a critical role in the planning, execution and monitoring of Marketing Campaigns, as it relates to Community Zone priorities, as well as key pan-University initiatives – Strategic Plan, Academic Plan, Lakehead for Life Alumni Plan), EDI Action Plan, and internal and external branding.

The Marketing and Communications Associate is the contact for departments and faculties to ensure all marketing materials and publications produced for the Community Zone -- in a variety of media -- conform to the University's brand guidelines and support the institution's mission, vision, and strategic objectives both in content and delivery.The successful candidate must possess post-secondary education in marketing, graphic design or relevant discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the post-secondary or not-for-profit sector. The incumbent must have experience with graphic art/design and knowledge of design programs (Adobe Creative Suites) required, as well as knowledge and experience in social media, website design, functionality and implementation.

The successful candidate must also have demonstrated knowledge of marketing concepts and principles, with an ability to incorporate both traditional and new communications technologies in initiatives. The incumbent must have the ability to adapt to changing environments and meet multiple deadlines, and to work well under pressure with discretion and tact, as well as, a high level of initiative and strong sense of ownership to achieve results for the overall organization.

This position can be based out of Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Campus, Orillia Campus, or Toronto Office. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position will require the incumbent to work remotely from home, until otherwise instructed.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition # SCHII-21-56, that includes cover letter, resume, Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form along with the contact information of three references by December 13, 2021 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.  

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.