Senior Communications Specialist, Publications & Industry Engagement
Job in
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listing for:
BC Housing
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Communications Specialist, Publications and Industry Engagement is responsible for providing support for a wide range of communications activities. This includes communications planning, publications, stakeholder relations, home builder industry sponsorships, consumer awareness, and event planning to support BC Housing’s research and education activities around residential construction in British Columbia. She/he/they produces a variety of communications materials and strategies for BC Housing’s digital and social media platforms, and traditional media channels.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Advanced diploma in communications, public engagement or other relevant discipline.Considerable progressive experience in strategic communications planning, event coordination, stakeholder relations , and publications.Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the philosophy, theories and principles of communications, including as applicable in the public sector environmentAbility to learn about the Research Centre and the Licensing & Consumer Services programs and services and of related legislation and policiesAbility to work closely with internal and external stakeholders in planning and implementing communications strategies, provide strategic communications advice, and facilitate problem solving in achieving resultsAbility as a strong writer and editor, including for digital platformsStrong event management and stakeholder relations skills and abilitiesAbility to work effectively with social media platforms (twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.)Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)Ability to work with a high level of judgement, discretion and decision-making skillsAbility to analyze, problem-solve, mediate and mitigate difficult situationsAbility to work with a variety of partners and stakeholders, agencies and contractorsAbility to work under tight deadlines and pressures, with scrupulous attention to detailsAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate mannerStrong interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently and as a team playerStrong organizational and time-management skillsGood oral communications and presentation skillsIndigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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