At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-01702 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Communications Employment Type: Permanent Department: Advancement and External Relations
- Communications and Institutional Relations Hiring Range: $113,285.63
- $141,607.03 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Job Description

Primary Purpose University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, to game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. At the university, the Marketing and Communications function is responsible for enhancing and protecting the university’s reputation. The communications function specifically leads by helping the university communicate with clarity, credibility and purpose, while developing governance, standards and protocols to uphold consistent, coordinated and effective communications across campus. The Co-operative and Experiential Education communications team helps Waterloo engage the employers, industry leaders,



community organizations, government stakeholders and sector partners who make experience-driven learning possible. The team develops employer
- and partner-facing communications that build understanding of Waterloo’s approach to co-operative and experiential education, highlight the contributions of students and partners, and support robust, enduring relationships. Working closely with CEE leaders and colleagues across Waterloo’s communications and marketing functions, the team brings stakeholder insight and local expertise to coordinated institutional communications. The Director, Co-operative and Experiential Education Communications is the senior communications lead for Co-operative and Experiential Education’s (CEE) employer
- and partner-facing communications.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Communications Leadership

Serves as the senior communications adviser to the Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education and the CEE leadership team on communications priorities, stakeholder considerations, positioning, and communications approaches. Supports leaders in translating CEE priorities into clear communications strategies aligned with university direction. Advises on the communications implications of strategic initiatives, external engagement activities, institutional positioning, organizational change, emerging issues, and stakeholder opportunities.



Provides strategic counsel on employer, partner, government, and sector stakeholder communications.

Institutional Communications Strategy Application

Applies institutional narrative direction, messaging frameworks, planning expectations, and communications standards within CEE’s employer
- and partner-facing context. Ensures CEE communications reflect Waterloo's priorities, voice, and governance requirements while remaining relevant to employer, partner, government, and sector audiences. Contributes CEE-specific insight, stakeholder perspectives, and external audience understanding to institutional communications planning, storytelling, and communications development. Supports alignment between CEE communications activities and broader institutional communications priorities.

CEE Communications Leadership

Leads communications planning and prioritization within the employer and partner communications portfolio. Works closely with Directors, Communications, central communications service lines, embedded communicators, and relevant marketing colleagues to support coordinated communications planning and delivery. Provides direction, coaching, and oversight to communications staff to ensure local communications planning, advice, and execution align with institutional frameworks, service expectations, and partnership standards. Ensures communications activities are coordinated across audiences, channels, stakeholders, and institutional initiatives. Clarifies what work is led locally within CEE communications, what is supported through central communications or marketing service lines, and what requires joint planning and escalation. Operates within the overall budget framework set by the AVP, CIR, wi

📌 Director, Co-operative and Experiential Education Communications (South-West Oxford)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 South-West Oxford