Supervisor, Communications and Marketing in Ottawa

Job Type: Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): 24

Job Family: Communications and Marketing (JF)

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Research, Communication & Marketing

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/15

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/26

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 11

Salary Range: $95,594.00 - $120,750.00

Position purpose: Reporting to the Director, the incumbent plays a leadership role in developing and implementing strategic, branded, content-based marketing, sales, and communications plans and budgets to showcase PUO-UOP’s bilingual publishing program of 25-30 titles annually, with a backlist of 1,500 active titles (print, digital, audio), to achieve revenue goals, enhance the PUO-UOP brand, and bolster the University’s reputation, locally, nationally, and internationally.

This person develops and deploys thoughtful, curated, data-driven marketing campaigns designed to stand out in today’s book industry; develops dynamic events programming and knowledge mobilization initiatives; fosters strong media relations within mainstream media as well as in specialized fields; fosters strong public relations to grow our community of readers, authors, reviewers, book professionals, and other stakeholders; identifies and secures partnerships to further promotional efforts; creates exciting print and online advertising and promotion pieces, superior copy and metadata, and strong awards submissions.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop the annual and long-term strategic and integrated sales, marketing, and communications plans for our scholarly and trade lists and oversees its implementation by the Marketing team consisting of one FTE, sales and marketing agencies, and various designers, writers and translators, and other suppliers.
• Develop the annual marketing budget, which comprises print and online advertising; website hosting, updates, and refreshes; a prolific events program; two seasonal catalogues and other marketing collaterals; and other marketing-related expenses designed to enhance visibility and sales. Monitors the budget and makes necessary adjustments throughout the year.
• Manage all aspects of domestic and international marketing and sales for 25-30 new titles and a backlist of approximately 1,500 active titles, including advertising, promotions, publicity, print and digital marketing materials, galleys, awards, events, and exhibits.
• Solicits and manages sponsorships, partnerships, media coverage and reviews.

What you will bring:

• University degree in marketing, communications, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience (equivalent full-time) in marketing and communications, including media/public relations, events coordination, or advertising and publicity.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills, to see various marketing and communications projects through to completion, working under pressure and around strict deadlines, budgets, and multiple priorities.
• Bilingualism: fluency in French and English (spoken and written), with superior writing and editing skills in both languages.
• Superior public relations, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to engage with diverse groups (clients, authors, faculty, senior management, media, funders, sales teams, partners, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic, metrics-based marketing and sales planning and execution.
• Superior problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Team player with demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Ability to travel as needed to professional conferences and to meet with faculty at other campuses.
• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends.

This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes.

Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.