Purpose

Founded in 1889, Osgoode is one of Canada's largest and most respected law schools and a centre of influential legal research and thinking. Our students, faculty and scholars share a common goal: to advance positive change in a world where rights are often contested, and justice can be complex. Throughout Osgoode's long history, we have always seen the practice of law as more than a means to an end. It is a journey that takes you from identifying the issues that matter to creating meaningful impact. The school is comprised of the following: Juris Doctor (JD) Program, Graduate Programs (Research LLM, PhD in Law, and Professional LLM). Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD), Law Library, Community and Legal Aid Services Program, and the Law Commission of Ontario.

Education

University degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Publishing, Design or related field, or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience

Five (5) years recent related experience in communications, marketing, digital content management, graphic design. Experience with website administration, social media management, content development, and communications planning is required. Experience coordinating engagement initiatives and events is required.

Role Overview

The Communications & Engagement Specialist coordinates the development and delivery of communications and engagement activities across Osgoode Hall Law School. The role is responsible for creating transparent, compelling,



and accessible content across digital and print platforms that will engage a variety of demographics, while leading engagement initiatives that connect the Law School with its key audiences, including prospective and current students (JD and graduate), alumni, faculty, and external partners. The role functions both collaboratively and independently to support strategic goals. The role administers communications and engagement initiatives from concept to completion, including researching, interviewing, writing, designing, publishing, and promoting content, as well as leading events and delivery. The role ensures all outputs align with Osgoode and York University standards for quality, brand, and accessibility.

Skills

- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and relay information promptly and accurately.
- Ability to write and edit web and social media content.
- Ability to create communications that reflect the diversity of the target audience.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research, review, analyze information and draw a rational conclusion.
- Ability to think creatively, take initiative and be proactive.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
- Effective attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently,



as a member of a team and maintain positive relationships.
- Effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure of high volume to meet unit goals and objectives.
- Advanced MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to use Content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal), customer relationship management (CRM), client management database systems (e.g. Microsoft Energetic CRM, Symplicity or other software), and Google Analytics.
- Ability to use social media publishing and listening tools (e.g. Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn Instagram, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Falcon, Sysomos, etc)
- Ability to use strategy/content development, application packages (Microsoft Office 365 suite).
- Ability to use graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Ability to use video editing tools (e.g. Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects).
- Knowledge of web accessibility and ability to create AODA-compliant websites and PDFs.

Additional Notes

Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

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📌 Communication and Engagement Specialist (Canada)
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