Join our dynamic team as a Communications Specialist! We need a talented individual who can craft compelling narratives, ignite engagement, and drive impactful connections. Get ready to unleash your creativity and strategic expertise in a vibrant and highly collaborative environment!
Position Type: Regular
Location: Any NBCC Campus location
Salary Range: $50,648 to $70,772 per annum
The Strategic Communications team leads internal and external communications efforts across various departments and divisions on behalf of the College.
The Communications Specialist plays a pivotal role in crafting compelling content to support both internal and external communication initiatives for NBCC. This includes collaborating with various departments and divisions within the college to coordinate communications activities and ensure consistent and well-timed messaging for a variety of communications portfolios.
In this role you will:
- Bring a fresh perspective and high-level writing expertise to the development of communications strategies and materials, collaborating closely with various departments and divisions within NBCC to translate complex information into engaging narratives that resonate with target audiences.
- Write and edit a wide range of communication materials, including but not limited to news releases, articles, blog posts, newsletters, speeches, letters, proposals, and reports as required.
- Demonstrate exceptional storytelling abilities to convey the impact of NBCC's programs, initiatives, and successes to diverse stakeholders, including students, staff, alumni, donors, partners, and the broader community.
- Conduct thorough research and interviews to gather relevant information and insights, incorporating data and personal narratives to enhance the effectiveness of written content.
- Drive creativity and innovation in content development, generating fresh ideas and concepts to elevate NBCC's storytelling efforts and enhance audience engagement.
Education/Technical Experience:
- Diploma/Degree in a related field (Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism) with relevant work experience.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have a minimum of three (3) years of recent and related experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Professional Skills:
- Creative problem solver and strategic thinker.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to align with the big picture.
- Take initiative and have strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
- Ability to deliver tangible and positive results.
- A highly collaborative attitude focused on providing the best products and solutions for the team.
- Ability to work proactively and independently in a team environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.
Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License as travel will be required. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.
- A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
- Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Paid sick and vacation leave.
- Volunteer leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.
We promote an equal opportunity work environment.
All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application and resume online by May 17, 2024. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
