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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Communications, in the Office of Communications and Institutional Relations (CIR), the Communications Officer, supports AES in developing and implementing communication initiatives aligned with its communications strategy and the University’s institutional priorities. The incumbent is located at Macdonald Campus and works closely with the AES Manager, Communications (with a reporting line to this manager), and collaborates with faculty leadership, professors, and administrative units to advance the Faculty’s education, research and engagement mission across a range of platforms, content types and audiences.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Contributes to the development, implementation, and delivery of communications and social media activities for the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences.
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Ensures alignment with Faculty objectives and messaging across print and digital channels, including supporting the identification of target audiences, development of key messages, and selection of appropriate communication channels to advance priorities such as student recruitment and engagement, awareness of faculty initiatives, and stakeholder efforts.
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Provides communications support to the Dean’s Office, academic units, and administrative teams, under the direction of the Manager, Communications.
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Collaborates with CIR’s Editorial and Internal Communications teams to support the consistent alignment of messaging across the University, contributes to content-sharing initiatives, and liaises with CIR units to support coordinated activities and ensure adherence to institutional standards.
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Develops and adapts content in support of project-specific communications plans, ensuring consistency with institutional priorities, branding, and messaging.
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Writes, edits and reviews communications content for a range of products and channels, providing editorial expertise and quality control to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional standards. Products may include newsletters, blogs, websites, social media, presentations, and promotional materials.
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Provides editorial guidance to communications staff across the Faculty to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with faculty messaging and institutional standards.
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Supports communications projects from concept to production in collaboration with internal teams and external service providers, as required.
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Supports communications and logistical needs for Faculty events, committees, and initiatives.
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Contributes to special projects and other related duties, as assigned.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Science or a related field; and two to four years of experience in communications.or a related field; and two to four years of experience in communications.
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English and French (spoken and written).
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Superior communications, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
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Demonstrated skill in conducting interviews.
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Recognized expertise in using social media platforms.
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Proven ability to translate science to language understood by the layperson.
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Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
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Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
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Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
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Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
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Competitive vacation policy
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Two (2) personal days
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Two (2) floating holidays
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Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
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Paid time off over the December holiday period
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Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
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Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of 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.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
(MPEX Grade 04) $66,190.00 - $82,740.00 - $99,290.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-COM2A - Internal External Relations - Professional 2
33.75 (Full time)
Director, Communications
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-08-15
2026-08-17
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, [email protected].
