Manager - Marketing, Communications and Engagement
Apply NowCompany: University of Victoria
Location: Victoria, BC V8N 6N8
Description:
Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> University Food Services
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
24 April 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$72,242.00 - $93,951.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG10
Start Date
5/12/2025
End Date
5/8/2026
Employee Group:
PEA - Term
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Restaurant and Food Service
About this Opportunity
Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, as needed, for special events. This may include occasional evenings and weekends.
The salary range for this position is:
Job Summary
As a unit within the Student Services portfolio and the Division of Student Affairs, University Food Services (UNFS) is responsible for the overall development, delivery and strategic management of the University's self-operated, campus food program that includes retail dining, residential dining, and Degrees Catering services. UNFS is a highly visible campus service that directly impacts all students, staff, faculty, and visitors on a daily basis. Food Services is frequently linked to a number of major national student satisfaction indicators and is purposefully profiled in recruiting efforts and publications related to campus life. UNFS focuses on exceeding post-secondary service delivery standards articulated by CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards), CCUFSA (Canadian College and University Food Services Association), and services offered at comparator institutions. UNFS is always mindful of engaging in benchmarking and proactive research related to themes that include sustainability, health and safety, labour relations, food costing and inventory management, menu development, customer service, and marketing/communications. UNFS fosters/leads a number of strategic relationships with both external and internal University stakeholders in order to deliver on departmental, divisional, and institutional strategic objectives. UNFS recognizes opportunities to integrate best-practices from the broader hospitality industry while being mindful of the need to adjust for specific University requirements.
Reporting to the Director, Food Services, the Manager holds responsibility for managing a comprehensive and integrated strategic marketing, communication, events and campus engagement plan for University Food Services. The Manager works with department managers and staff, Uvic students, and strategic partners to identify, develop and deliver initiatives that effectively promote, enhance and publicize the department and its activities. The Manager plays a key leadership role in the advancement and growth of UNFS corporate agreements and vendor relationship management.
Due to the departmental hours of operation and events/activities, this position requires energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in direct support of the department's program offerings.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in marketing and/or communications and at least 3 years' related experience.
Experience must include:
Equivalent combinations of training, education and/or experience may be considered.
Preference may be given to work experience gained in a post-secondary, food services or similar organization and environment.
In addition, this position requires:
Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lkn (Songhees and Xsepsm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lkn and WSNE Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here
Additional Information
992502-UNFS-2017-UPD FOR JD- Manager Marketing-SG10
University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> University Food Services
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
24 April 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$72,242.00 - $93,951.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG10
Start Date
5/12/2025
End Date
5/8/2026
Employee Group:
PEA - Term
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Restaurant and Food Service
About this Opportunity
Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, as needed, for special events. This may include occasional evenings and weekends.
The salary range for this position is:
- Recruitment range: $72,242- $79,650 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: $93,951 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.
Job Summary
As a unit within the Student Services portfolio and the Division of Student Affairs, University Food Services (UNFS) is responsible for the overall development, delivery and strategic management of the University's self-operated, campus food program that includes retail dining, residential dining, and Degrees Catering services. UNFS is a highly visible campus service that directly impacts all students, staff, faculty, and visitors on a daily basis. Food Services is frequently linked to a number of major national student satisfaction indicators and is purposefully profiled in recruiting efforts and publications related to campus life. UNFS focuses on exceeding post-secondary service delivery standards articulated by CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards), CCUFSA (Canadian College and University Food Services Association), and services offered at comparator institutions. UNFS is always mindful of engaging in benchmarking and proactive research related to themes that include sustainability, health and safety, labour relations, food costing and inventory management, menu development, customer service, and marketing/communications. UNFS fosters/leads a number of strategic relationships with both external and internal University stakeholders in order to deliver on departmental, divisional, and institutional strategic objectives. UNFS recognizes opportunities to integrate best-practices from the broader hospitality industry while being mindful of the need to adjust for specific University requirements.
Reporting to the Director, Food Services, the Manager holds responsibility for managing a comprehensive and integrated strategic marketing, communication, events and campus engagement plan for University Food Services. The Manager works with department managers and staff, Uvic students, and strategic partners to identify, develop and deliver initiatives that effectively promote, enhance and publicize the department and its activities. The Manager plays a key leadership role in the advancement and growth of UNFS corporate agreements and vendor relationship management.
Due to the departmental hours of operation and events/activities, this position requires energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in direct support of the department's program offerings.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in marketing and/or communications and at least 3 years' related experience.
Experience must include:
- Strategic planning and development (including business plans, project scheduling)
- Strategic web management
- Marketing and communications
- Experience effectively navigating and using standard office equipment and related software (MS Office, social media, web content management software, databases, etc)
Equivalent combinations of training, education and/or experience may be considered.
Preference may be given to work experience gained in a post-secondary, food services or similar organization and environment.
In addition, this position requires:
- a team player with demonstrated commitment to the departments vision, purpose and values
- ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines at once
- strong oral and communication skills
- effective time management and prioritization skills
- attention to detail and strong organization skills
- demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted business techniques, tools and resources
Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lkn (Songhees and Xsepsm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lkn and WSNE Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here
Additional Information
992502-UNFS-2017-UPD FOR JD- Manager Marketing-SG10