Date Posted: 09/01/2026

Req ID: 50039

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law

Department: Faculty of Law

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00045453

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. Jackman Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity:

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a national organization which is hosted by and has its head office at the Jackman Faculty of Law, with Chapters at 22 Canadian law schools. PBSC’s mission includes providing free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice and providing law students with an prospect to develop their legal skills.

Under the general supervision of the National Director - PBSC, the Communications and Projects Officer will be responsible for PBSC’s communications and outreach products and strategies. This includes producing content in print and digital formats and providing administrative support for projects and events.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials

Editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and/or handbooks

Formatting and maintaining communication templates

Tracking and monitoring digital communications activities

Disseminating information via social media

Maintaining information on digital platforms

Providing routine information on programs and events

Tracking and collecting information on project progress

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum four years directly related experience in communications and project coordination,



preferably in a university or non-profit organization setting

Demonstrated experience supporting communications strategies

Experience creating promotional and outreach materials

Experience planning and implementing large scale in-person and virtual events

Experience managing website, social media content and digital media communications

Experience collaborating on financial responsibilities, such as cost estimates, purchase and events expenses

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Acrobat

Solid project management skills

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience with Wix platform

French language proficiency To be successful in this role you will be:

Articulate

Communicator

Insightful

Meticulous

Multi-tasker

Organized

Possess a positive attitude

Team player

Closing Date: 09/14/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 09 - $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply,



and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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