Strategic Communications Advisor

Employment opportunity number
24.34
University Relations
$37.22 to $46.54 per hour based on 75 hours bi-weekly
2 Year term, anticipatory permanent
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Closing date

Are you an experienced communications and marketing professional ready to join the communications and marketing team at YukonU? Are you a passionate champion of post-secondary student success with a proven track record of building reputational excellence? Do you thrive working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

Reporting to the Director, Communications and Marketing, you will be responsible for developing communication tools, campaigns and materials to inform and educate the public, media, local, national and international groups, about Yukon University. You will also provide the President’s Office with strategic communications advice and support. You are comfortable working on multiple projects and juggling competing timelines and priorities.

You will work collaboratively with senior leaders, all staff and faculty, across Yukon University to model, integrate, and continuously improve marketing and communication processes to strategically reflect YukonU’s forward thinking and direction.

As the ideal candidate, you will have a relevant post-secondary credential and a minimum of three years’ professional experience working in the field of strategic communications. You bring a vision and passion for the integral role communications play in expanding Yukon U’s profile to prospective students, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders, locally and globally. You’re a team player and you’re excited about the potential post-secondary education provides to individuals.

In addition to joining a fantastic, vibrant team you will get a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to build and foster meaningful relationships within the university, our community and beyond. Please include a cover letter with your resume outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.


Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.