Communications Supervisor

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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal (CIRM), the Communications Supervisor will design and implement communications campaigns for CIRM products and events, assist with the daily operations of the Centre’s Communications office, and promote the Center that serves Montreal communities and researchers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of publications in terms of content and expression
• Implement the brand image and communications strategy and recommend techniques to improve the Centre's public image. Increase the unit’s presence in social networks and the media
• Design and implement communications campaigns for CIRM products and events
• Produce content for CIRM’s various digital platforms (social networks, newsletters, website, blog, digital notebooks)
• Develop internal (McGill) and external communications plans, as well as a communications framework and tools adapted to the needs of the center and its strategic development;
• Conceptualize, design, edit, produce and distribute communication products adapted to the needs of the Centre;
• Write, edit, translate and revise tasks related to communications (e.g., annual report)
• Writing press releases;
• Administer and edit CRIEM’s website;
• Manage CRIEM’s social media accounts; monitor social networks and evaluate the Centre's online presence.
• Coordinate and promote events related to CRIEM's McConnell Teacher Practitioner program.
• Directly supervise two casual employees (Communications Assistant (AMUSE) and Office Assistant (AMUSE)), participate in the recruitment process, including interviewing and selection. Conduct regular meetings to provide training and coaching, assign work, set deadlines, monitor quality of work, and evaluate probationary or trial periods. Review and approve vacation and absence requests.

Other Qualifying Skills

• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and to prioritize urgent tasks
• Proven multi-tasking ability and ability to handle a variety of projects at once
• Experience in digital design and experience using multi-media platforms, ideally within a research/academic environment
• Proficient in social media platform and Microsoft Office suit (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Must be able to be creative and independent in their work, but be comfortable working closely on a daily basis with CRIEM's coordinators, administration and management
• Excellent knowledge of the Quebec university environment, an asset
• Passion for the creation of creative content in all its forms
• Strong interest in collaborative design and teamwork
• Must be fluently bilingual and have excellent writing skills, in French and English

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.

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DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /(MPEX Grade 02) $55,850.00 - $65,710.00 - $75,570.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-COM1A - Internal External Relations - Professional 1 (Excluded)33.75 (Full time)Associate Professor2026-07-312025-07-18