Date Posted: 09/10/2026

Req ID: 50117

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department: FASE: Registrar

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00039826

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach Office (ESROO) promotes interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and is the first point of contact for students and their families interested in pursuing an education at Canada’s top engineering school and one of the best in the world. Our team designs and delivers innovative pre-university outreach programs offered by the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and builds awareness of the different areas of engineering and the roles they play in society. The energetic team shares information on the faculty’s world-leading programs with students around the globe, supports prospective students and their families throughout the application and admissions cycle, and facilitates a smooth and successful transition into the Engineering program.

Your opportunity:

Working under the general direction of the Associate Registrar & Director, ESROO, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director, Stakeholder Communications in the Engineering Strategic Communications Office, the incumbent is responsible for developing and executing marketing plans that align with the organization's strategic goals, focusing on promoting programs, events, and initiatives. This role involves strengthening brand profiles and advising on marketing best practices to identify opportunities for brand-building. The individual will foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including key partners and vendors, to ensure effective coordination of marketing activities.

Additionally, the Communications Officer, ESROO will provide guidance on social media trends and platforms to enhance digital communication strategies, while also monitoring and analyzing digital marketing performance to ensure ongoing return on investment (ROI). Market research and analysis will be conducted regularly to inform marketing decisions, with an emphasison designing and interpreting surveys and overseeing the setup of focus groups.

The role also includes overseeing marketing project plans, consulting with internal partners to define project scope and resources and managing the coordination of cost estimates. The incumbent will be responsible for creating promotional and outreach materials to promote key initiatives. Collaboration with vendors on marketing material creation and research will also be an integral part of the role, ensuring that all marketing efforts are efficiently executed and delivered on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Implementing digital communication plans across a broad range of marketing/communication channels





Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance

Analyzing metrics to identify trends

Liaising with colleagues across the University to ensure consistent and/or integrated messaging

Producing promotional and outreach materials

Supports communications needs for all outreach and recruitment activities and programs

Implementing communication campaigns

Analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns and/or programs using metrics

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as Communications, Web Development, or Multimedia Design & Production, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum five years of relevant experience in communications including producing print publications, marketing materials and web-based marketing materials, and social media.

Experience with the development and delivery of persuasive informational presentations.

Experience conducting photography and/ or videography shoots.

Experience with web content management systems, such as WordPress or equivalent.

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Wordand Excel; proficiency with a variety of presentation software, including Microsoft PowerPoint; and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (including Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) or equivalent.

Advanced writing skills, including thorough knowledge of best practices for writing content for the web and social media.

Possess strong content creation skills and the demonstrated ability to conceptualize and carry out a communications campaign, including using social media.

Experience in constituent/customer relationship management (CRM) systems, including Slate, and developing and delivering marketing CRM strategy.

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications skills. Must have advanced public speaking skills.

Advanced project coordination, organizational, and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and meet competing priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work independently and as a team member, while eliciting cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including faculty, management, staff and students.

Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, especially in a high-volume environment.

Proven ability to exercise judgement, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and a high degree of initiative.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):





Experience and working knowledge of University of Toronto policy and procedures especially as it relates to student recruitment and admissions.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable

Approachable

Communicator

Multi-tasker

Organized

Problem solver

Team player

Closing Date: 09/21/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 13 - $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415.

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

Recruiter: Vinh Pham

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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