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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications of the Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives initiative, the Communications Officer develops and implements communications plans intended to inform and engage internal and external publics.

The incumbent will be tasked with the communications, marketing, branding, and public affairs needs of HBHL. In addition, they will act as liaison with stakeholders (researchers, senior officials, external McGill units, students), and will plan projects and develop strategies in a manner consistent with the University’s mission and communications priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develops and implements new communications plans based around HBHL initiatives.Plans, films and edits video material promoting HBHL initiatives and the HBHL community. Photographs of HBHL events.Prepares and disseminates information concerning HBHL’s research, funding, events and other activities through web articles, news items, social media content, brochures, and other audio and visual communication media.Manages and designs communications and promotional materials (e.g., invitations, event schedules, banners, PowerPoint slides, visuals for social media).Writes press releases, message house templates and other media-focused materials.Assists in the preparation of briefings and speeches for the HBHL Scientific Director, Managing Director/CEO, and other senior administrators.Identifies opportunities for HBHL’s online and social media presence to develop new content and increase engagement with the HBHL brand.Prepares and disseminates the HBHL e-newsletter and manages HBHL mailing lists.Monitors and studies analytics data for the HBHL website, newsletters and social media to provide data-based recommendations and implements improvements.Ensures HBHL branding guidelines are upheld in all communications materials and in communications materials from partners.Collaborates with communications teams in the Office of the Vice-President (Research & Innovation), the Office of the Vice-President (Communications and External Relations), and the Neuro to ensure that HBHL is appropriately represented in all external and internal publications.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Experience in successfully developing, implementing and evaluating communications plans in a higher education, healthcare or nonprofit environment.Creativity and ability to see communications and marketing issues from multiple perspectives and provide strategic recommendations to achieve results.Excellent journalistic writing and editing skills.Experience in photography and video production.Ability to conduct interviews (online and in person) to produce high-quality articles and video interviews on topics related to HBHL and its funded researchers.Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; exceptional interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented; able to anticipate possible difficulties, troubleshoot and implement solutions.Proven ability to work with computer applications and tools related to the field of communications, including Adobe Suite, Envoke, Microsoft Office, social media, and Drupal. Background in marketing, media relations and PR an asset. English and French, spoken and written.

« Connaissance du français et de l'anglais: L'Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais.  Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau #4 sur une échelle de 0-4.»

“Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.”

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 04) $63,810.00 - $79,760.00 - $95,710.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-COM2A - Internal External Relations - Professional 2

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Managing Dir Healthy Brains HL

Position End Date (If applicable):

2026-02-28

Deadline to Apply:

2025-02-02

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.