Director, Stakeholder Relations – University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the University of Ottawa attracts the best talent from across Canada and around the world. Research, innovation, prosperity: It starts here.

Salary Range: $73,148 to $100,578

Competition Number: RREX2590NEP

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, you will protect and enhance the corporate reputation and public profile of the University of Ottawa by providing strategic direction and leadership for both internal and external communications.

Qualifications

* Graduate degree in Communications, or a related field

* Minimum of eight years’ experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communications and marketing plans

* Experience with human and financial resource management

* Experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and the Internet

* Proven abilities in building partnerships and/or collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

* Demonstrated facilitation and crisis management skills

* Strong leadership, negotiation, interpersonal relations and communication skills

* Organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines

* Fluently bilingual in French and English, both verbally and in writing

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply, however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

For a detailed description of this position, please visit our website at: www.hr.uOttawa.ca

Please send your résumé no later than May 14, 2010, at 5 p.m. indicating the position of interest and the appropriate competition number.

E-mail to: mycareer@uOttawa.ca

Mail to: Human Resources Service, University of Ottawa, 046-550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Fax: 613-562-5783