Communications Officer (Leave Replacement) (New Brunswick)

Closing Date: June 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM Information Technology Services (ITS) ITS provides UNB with professional information and communication technology services, leadership, and expertise to ensure the UNB community can achieve its goals with the support of the best technologies of today and advances of tomorrow. WHAT WE OFFER Full-time | (Leave replacement) Term ending October 29, 2027 | Fredericton | On-Campus Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:45 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours) Salary Range: $50,149 - $62,686 per annum YOUR FOCUS Reporting to the Senior Director of Service Transformation & Experience, the Communications Officer is responsible for helping plan, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate ITS operational and project communications. Assist in the planning and implementation of ITS project communications. Gather, determine, and create plans on how to deliver information best. Determine how to monitor and evaluate communications plans. Collect and report on decided measurements. Engage with audiences. Write and share content, create short videos, collaborate on design layouts and image development, work on printed content and develop surveys. Deliver communication plans that meet delivery schedules. Keep up-to-date with communication channels, methods UNB communities can be reached, and changes to communication standards. Monitor standard ITS communications through footprints tickets and outage postings. Plan service and emergency communications. WHAT YOU BRING Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or another related field. 2 - 5 years experience in communications and marketing. Additional Strengths Bachelor's degree would be considered a strong asset. Experience in technology communications and marketing would be an asset. Skilled in the use of social media platforms. Familiar with content management systems would be an asset. Excellent writing, editing and communications skills. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, assessment, and time management skills. Qualifications WHY CHOOSE UNB? UNB offers a large variety of perks for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance. PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU) This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2peikl