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Job Requisition ID

2026-01997

Time Type

Full time

Employee Group

Staff

Job Category

Communications

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Advancement and External Relations - Health Communications

Hiring Range

$67,688.63 - $84,610.79

Posting Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Primary Purpose

University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, to game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today's and tomorrow's challenges.

At the university, the Marketing and Communications function is responsible for enhancing and protecting the university's reputation. The communications function specifically leads by helping the university communicate with clarity, credibility and purpose, while developing governance, standards and protocols to uphold consistent, coordinated and effective communications across campus.

The Communications Specialist I, Faculty of Health is a role responsible for contributing to the planning, development,



delivery and evaluation of communications initiatives that support institutional priorities. The role applies communications knowledge, professional judgment and robust organizational capability to develop content, coordinate communications activities and support stakeholder engagement across a variety of channels and audiences. Working within established communications frameworks and standards, the role contributes to effective communications outcomes through independent management of assigned work and collaboration with stakeholders and communications colleagues.

The Faculty of Health communications team shares work that promotes and protects health and well-being - from fundamental discovery to applied research, education, prevention and community partnership. The team connects prospective and current students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and wider communities with the Faculty's programs, people and impact. Working with academic and administrative leaders, researchers, subject-matter experts and communications colleagues across Waterloo, the team develops clear, accessible and audience-focused content in support of a healthier world.

You will help audiences discover the people and ideas advancing health at Waterloo. You will plan, develop and coordinate content for the Faculty's social media accounts and contribute to web, newsletters, promotional materials and stakeholder communications - highlighting research, academic programs, student experiences,



events and community impact. You will work across varied subject matter, gathering and synthesizing information from Faculty leaders, researchers and partners and turning it into accurate, engaging communications.

The role offers meaningful professional ownership: you will independently manage assigned work, coordinate contributors and approvals, and use audience feedback and performance information to improve delivery within established plans and standards.

The role supports communications that advance Faculty priorities, strengthen awareness of Faculty programs, initiatives, research, events and community stories, and help connect Faculty audiences with clear, timely and audience-focused information. The role contributes to web, newsletter, social media, promotional and stakeholder communications, working closely with Faculty leaders, academic and administrative partners, subject-matter experts and communications colleagues.

Key Accountabilities

Faculty Communications

- Develops and delivers communications supporting Faculty priorities, programs, initiatives, events and community engagement.
- Creates clear, audience-focused content for Faculty channels, including web, newsletters, social media, promotional materials and stakeholder communications.
- Supports storytelling that highlights Faculty achievements, research, student experience, alumni engagement, events and community impact.
- Coordinates communications input from Faculty leaders, academic and administrative partners, subject-matter experts and communications colleagues
- Contributes to communications that strengthen visibility, engagement and alignment across Faculty audiences and institutional priorities.

Communications Conte

📌 Communications Specialist I - Faculty of Health (London)
🏢 Uwaterloo
📍 London