PROJECT MGMT AND COMMUNICATION

Libraries

Position number: 37740

Date posted: April 24, 2026

Job details

Communications Coordinator - AA1 (AESES)

New Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary:

$27.52 to $38.37 per hour ($50,086.40 to $69,833.40 per annum)

Appointment Dates

May 25, 2026 to July 30, 2027

Trial/Probation period:

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Toyosi Adeniran - olatoyosi.adeniran@umanitoba.ca

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• An Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in a related discipline is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of directly related communications experience is required.
• Experience creating and managing communication plans is required.
• Experience coordinating concurrent projects and juggling multiple priorities is required.
• Knowledge of communication strategies is required.
• Knowledge of library processes and procedures is preferred.
• Directly related communications experience, preferably in an academic setting is an asset.
• Previous experience working in libraries is an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, maintaining files, and seeking ways to better streamline systems is required.
• Demonstrated ability to act positively and efficiently under pressure is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and establish work priorities and deadlines is required.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound independent judgments and utilize problem solving abilities is required.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and write and follow both written and verbal directions is required.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to be proactive is required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change is required.
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of other employees is preferred.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for all public relations materials for the UML, including communication and liaison with outside agencies, students, staff and the public, using a variety of channels including UML’s UMToday network and social media.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a communications calendar, highlighting activities of interest to external stakeholders, and ensuring timely execution of the communications program.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends efficient and effective communication solutions.
• Organizes communications for special events, including presentation materials, etc.
• Provides advice and expertise on look and feel of UML products, including online resources such as UM Digital Collections.
• Works with UML units and staff to create communication plans for projects within the UML - including developing timelines and workback schedules.
• Works with UML website development team to create and update content.
• Assigns work to staff responsible for graphic design to produce products identified in communications plans.
• Undertakes a program of post-project evaluation to determine efficacy/success of the communication plans and identifies areas for future improvement.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including University of Manitoba Marketing and Communications staff.
• Consults on communication budgets with the Libraries’ Financial Officer.
• Provides expertise to Libraries’ staff on communications as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.