Compensation Range $6,143.67 - $8,830.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date October 20, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date Ongoing
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
About the Office of the Vice-President Academic & Provost (VPAO) The Office of the Vice-President Academic & Provost is the academic heart of UBC. Our academic mission is to cultivate academic excellence and impact in a global context. We lead through three core purposes: fostering teaching and learning innovation, advancing commitments to the academic community, and stewarding university resources for the academic mission. As a strategic and operational hub, the VPAO unites academic priorities across disciplines, supporting faculty and staff in pursuit of scholarly and societal impact in service of an enriching and enlightening student experience.
About VPA Portfolio Communications VPA Communications exists to foster a shared sense of purpose, connection,



and pride in UBC's academic mission. As strategic storytellers and communications partners, we unite and empower faculty, staff, and global collaborators by amplifying the ideas and innovations that define UBC's academic excellence and global impact. We serve as a connector across the VP Academic's portfolio-helping units communicate clearly, consistently, and meaningfully. Our work spans internal communications, creative services, and unit support, driving engagement and alignment through compelling content, operational efficiency, and a deep commitment to academic values.
Job Summary This role is responsible for the delivery of internal and faculty-facing communications and creative production for the VP Academic Internal Communications team, a large and complex administrative portfolio. Focused on execution, this role helps implement communications and engagement strategies by writing, editing, and publishing digital content across web, email, and social platforms as well as developing graphic and multimedia assets for web, newsletter, and digital communications. The position also develops print and digital communications materials, manages website and social media content, and contributes to communications strategies and campaigns. The role collaborates with campus partners and ensures all materials align with UBC brand and accessibility standards. Experience in digital media,



project management, and audience-focused communications is essential.
The Specialist is responsible for producing timely, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications; supporting content workflows; and providing data-informed insights to improve reach and impact. The role works under general direction and is expected to manage day-to-day tasks independently while aligning closely with university brand and messaging standards.
Organizational Status The Communication & Design Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, VPA Internal Communications. This position works as part of the VPA Internal Communications team, which is part of the VPA Communications unit that resides in the Office of the Provost & VP Academic portfolio at UBC. The incumbent collaborates regularly with other members of the VPA Communications team and may interface with other VPA staff, faculty and service providers. The role may also liaise with central UBC communications partners and vendors.
Work Performed Works with the VPA Internal Communications team to write, edit, and format content for email newsletters, intranet articles, website updates, event announcements, social media, and internal messaging. Identify opportunities to create and edit creative assets for campaigns, initiatives and events, with a focus on graphic design, photography and videography. The range of materials produced may include illustrations, posters, digital and print reports, toolkits, infographics, media assets included in blog posts/website stories/social media, podcasts and short-form videos.
Researches, manages, and develops web-based communication strate

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📌 Communication and Design Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 UBC
📍 British Columbia