Communications and Program Assistant

by Western University

Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2025
Western University

Job Description

Communications and Program Assistant

Job ID: 40785
Faculty/Unit: VP Research - Western Research
Department: Western Technology Transfer Office
Employee Group: Student
Appointment Type: Contract
Appointment Status: Temporary Part-Time
Start Date: 2025/10/06
End Date: 2026/03/31
Hours per Week: 5.00 to15.00
Hourly Rate: $17.60 to $19.52
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
 

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
 

About Us

Innovation & Strategic Partnerships brings together the Western Technology Transfer Office (including BioNext), Strategic Partnerships, and Western Research Parks to amplify the impact of Western’s research. By fostering meaningful connections between academia, industry, and communities, we drive innovation and collaboration

Responsibilities

As the Communications and Program Assistant, you will play a key role in creating and sharing engaging content across multiple platforms to strengthen our BioNext brand, connect with diverse audiences, and support our strategic goals. You will also assist in delivering BioNext programs, gaining hands-on experience in communications, marketing, design, and program coordination.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in programming and marketing projects by developing marketing materials and supporting documents.
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and MailChimp to create visually appealing graphics aligned with our brand across social media, websites, and email campaigns.
  • Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, supporting team members in various tasks and projects.
  • Manage social media pages by drafting, proposing, and creating content to schedule and post.
  • Develop and deliver engaging content, including web copy, social media posts, newsletters, marketing collateral, and more.
  • Support day-to-day marketing needs.
  • Assist with event planning and post-event data collection.

Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, MailChimp
  • Copywriting and editing experience is a plus
  • Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are invited to apply.
Education:
  • Must be a full time student at Western (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses), and expect to retain full-time student status for the duration of this appointment
Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Ability:
  • Experience developing videos, articles, website, and social media content.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Professional demeanour.
  • Responsible, adaptable, and eager to learn, showing initiative.
  • Ability to multitask, determine priorities, and work with deadlines.
  • Competent in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Competent with various online social networks (Twitter, LinkedIn).
  • Candidates currently enrolled in FIMS programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application.  In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications.  Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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