Communications Officer

Full-Time, 6-Month Term Position (with potential extension)

Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 4 to 12, located in Ottawa, Canada's capital and the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation. We are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community of over 60 nationalities, including students from the National Capital Region, the international diplomatic corps, and both domestic and international boarding families.

 At Ashbury College, our mission is to inspire intellectually curious, compassionate, and responsible global citizens. We pursue this through excellence in teaching and learning, whole student development, and a deep commitment to access, inclusion, and sustainability. Our inclusive and collaborative community—made up of dedicated employees, volunteers, and students—celebrates diversity and actively works to remove barriers to equity, making our school stronger and more vibrant. 

Located in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is seeking a full-time Communications Officer for a period of 6 months to create and deliver innovative print and digital content that enhances the College's communications, promotional efforts, and stakeholder engagement.  

You'll report to the Associate Director, Communications, as part of the three-member Communications team and regularly collaborate with our Advancement and Admissions departments.

Minimum Requirements:

• College diploma, other post-secondary certification, or accredited apprenticeship programs in graphic design, marketing, communications, or other related discipline and a minimum of one year's job-related experience
• Demonstrated experience in e-communications and marketing 
• Proficiency in a variety of software programs, including Adobe Creative Cloud, social media tools, Mailchimp, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated understanding of e-communications, including website maintenance and development, digital advertising, online publications and communications
• Exceptional photography and image manipulation skills
• Understanding of video and audio recording, editing, as well as production and post-production techniques and standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with Google and Facebook advertising and analytics products, as well as general digital advertising techniques and standards
• Experience with WordPress or other website management applications; basic HTML5 is an asset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities and detail-oriented editing skills
• Fluency in languages in addition to English would be an asset

Specific responsibilities include:

Creative Production & Design

• Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos that tell Ashbury's story
• Design and lay out on-brand materials for digital and print

Website Development & Content Optimization

• Act as the internal lead for the website redesign, improving structure, usability, and content
• Apply SEO and GEO principles; reduce reliance on PDFs by creating dedicated, searchable pages with meaningful keywords
• Maintain and update site content; track results and recommend improvements

Social Media

• Create engaging platform-appropriate content (photos, short videos, graphics, captions)
• Manage posting calendars, monitor performance, and adjust content to grow reach and engagement

Integrated Campaign Development (Print & Digital)

• Plan and coordinate promotional campaigns across print and digital for Admissions, Advancement, and school priorities
• Produce campaign assets (copy, visuals, photos, videos) and build/update landing pages
• Track and report campaign performance and suggest optimizations

Brand Stewardship

• Uphold Ashbury's brand standards across all channels and formats
• Review and edit content for grammar, clarity, tone, and consistency; organize digital assets for easy reuse

Ashbury College provides a competitive compensation and group health benefits package.  You are encouraged to visit us at to learn more about our facilities, internationalism, community engagement, and school values and culture.  

This posting is for an existing vacancy and will close on March 6th , All applications should be forwarded on or before that date. Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. We encourage all qualified candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience. Please note that the posting will be removed once the position is successfully filled.  

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from groups that have faced historical and/or systemic barriers to equity. Joining Ashbury means contributing to a dynamic learning environment where your unique perspectives and experiences help shape a more inclusive future.  

If we contact you about an employment opportunity and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. The compensation range for this position is between $46,000 - $57,000.