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Technical Communications Specialist

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada💼 Full-time💰 $67,689–$67,689🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-25

Core

Support the Communications Officer in researching, writing, editing, and coordinating communications materials to enhance the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science's reputation.

Role type

Technical Communications Specialist

Builds

Professional communications materials, web content, social media posts, and visual assets for the School of Computer Science

Domain

Higher Education / Computer Science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Science-based content writing, technical concept translation, media research, interview skills, photo editing, web content management, proofreading, event promotion

Preferred skills

STEM education background, experience in post-secondary settings

Technologies

Photoshop, WCMS

Responsibilities

Create and expand Wikipedia profiles for faculty; write research features, profiles, and news articles; take and digitally edit photographs; draft technical reference and recommendation letters; create web pages and social media content; design brochures and posters for events

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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