Director, Public Relations & CommunicationsOverviewThe University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education seeks a Director who will lead the public relations and communications function, develop comprehensive strategies, and enhance the Faculty’s visibility locally, nationally, and internationally.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and execute comprehensive communications strategies.Lead public relations and communications activities including media relations, social media, digital and event‑related content development, publications, and academic recruitment materials.Write, edit, and manage creative production, including vendor coordination and project evaluations.Prepare press releases and pitch reporters on key research and achievements.Participate in senior‑level decision‐making and collaborate with senior management on media relations, events, publications, newsletters, institutional statements and issue management.Manage a staff of up to three professionals, overseeing human resources, labor relations, financial management and collective agreements compliance.Provide strategic counsel and budget oversight.QualificationsUniversity degree in public relations, communications or a related field.Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in public relations and communications, including 5+ years managing staff in a unionised environment.5+ years experience managing media relations strategies and high‑quality publications.5+ years experience developing and managing budgets and negotiating contracts.5+ years experience using web content management systems.5+ years experience working in a highly complex organisation.Experience in an academic workplace; experience in health recreation or sport environments is an asset.SkillsOutstanding written communication.Excellent oral and presentation skills.Strong negotiation, persuasion and conflict‑resolution skills.Tact, mature judgement, political acumen,



diplomatic.Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving.Creative and strategic leadership.Supervisory skills, ability to set priorities and foster a team environment.Strong time‑management, administrative and organisation skills.Highly developed relationship management.Ability to maintain professional decorum and make sound judgements under pressure.Customer‑service orientation and sensitivity to diverse stakeholders.OtherFamiliarity with AI developments related to public relations and communications.Proven record executing large, complex projects, including writing, editing and production timelines.Self‑motivated and accountable.Expert knowledge of print and digital trends and best practices.Success using web and social media to inform and engage audiences.Closing Date07/12/2026, 11:59 PM ETDiversity StatementThe 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 racialised persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applications from individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion are encouraged.Accessibility StatementThe University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and seeks to make recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] DetailsSchedule: Full‑Time | Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing | Employee Group: Salaried | Personnel Subarea: PM | Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 – Hiring Zone: $106,705 – $124,491 – Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 – $177,843#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Public Relations & Communications - C$106,705 - C$177,843 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Winnipeg