Job Title and Category Staff
- Non Union Job Category M&P;
- AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried
- Information Services, Level A Job Title Communication and Design Specialist Department Internal Communications | VP Academic 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. 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. 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 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. 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 strategies and materials using knowledge of graphic and web design, social media tools, web content management systems, and various web-based platforms. Creates and designs staff
- and faculty-facing newsletters, including writing updates and sourcing content from portfolio and campus-wide partners. Designs print and digital materials, including digital signage, social media graphics, posters, postcards, reports, brochures, presentations, and various other promotional assets in line with the UBC brand and with attention to audience needs. Develops content for websites and other digital communication platforms in collaboration with the Office of the Provost & VP Academic and other portfolio units, with accountability for creating and editing communication materials. Updates content on unit websites supported by the VPA Internal Commu

📌 Head of PR, Brand and Communication (Canada)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Canada