Manager, Corporate Communications

Manager,
Corporate
Communications
Located in the North Thompson Valley, Simpcw Resources Group ("SRG") is a fully-owned Indigenous business dedicated to creating sustainable economic opportunities within the Simpcw'ulécw (Simpcw Territory). Guided by respect for the land, environment, and Simpcw culture, we deliver operational, environmental, construction, civil, trucking, safety, training, and professional services across a diverse range of industries. We are committed to fostering self-sufficiency, supporting long-term community growth, and balancing economic development with environmental stewardship.

Our team of dedicated, talented, and innovative individuals is critical to our success as we continue to build strong partnerships, support our communities, and create opportunities for future generations.

Simpcw Resources Group is seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Communications to lead and oversee the organization's Communications Department. This role is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide communications strategies while providing leadership, direction, and mentorship to a growing communications team.

Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, the Communications Manager will oversee all aspects of internal and external communications, corporate branding, media relations, digital communications, social media, content development, community engagement, stakeholder relations, and organizational storytelling across SRG's businesses and operations. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader and trusted advisor who can build a high-performing team, strengthen SRG's brand and reputation, and ensure communications support the organization's long-term vision and business objectives.

The position may be based in our Barriere, Kamloops or Clearwater, BC office, with preference given to Barriere, where our head office is located. Regular travel to company worksites and operating locations may be required.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years of progressive communications, public relations, marketing, or corporate communications experience.

Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing communications professionals or marketing and communications teams.

Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications plans and

Experience leading communications initiatives within a complex, multi-division

Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation

Strong understanding of branding, reputation management, media relations, and stakeholder

Experience managing websites, social media platforms, digital communications, and content

Experience developing communication materials for executive leadership, employees, community members, clients, partners, and government stakeholders.

Demonstrated project management, organizational, and budget management

Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of an

Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments is considered a strong asset.

Photography, videography, graphic design, or content production experience is considered an

Valid Class 5 Driver's

In this role you will:
Communications
Department
Leadership

Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing communications

Establish departmental priorities, goals, work plans, and performance measurements aligned with organizational objectives.

Recruit, onboard, and retain communications

Conduct performance reviews and support employee growth and

Oversee departmental workload planning, resource allocation, and project

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, creativity, and continuous

Manage departmental budgets, external consultants, agencies, and service

Serve as the organization's communications subject matter expert and strategic advisor to

Strategic
Communications

Develop and implement SRG's corporate communications

Ensure communication initiatives support business growth, stakeholder engagement, community relationships, and organizational priorities.

Provide strategic communications counsel to Executive Leadership and business

Identify communications risks and opportunities and develop proactive communication

Lead issues management and crisis communications

Establish communications performance indicators and evaluate

Corporate Communications & Content Development

Oversee the creation and delivery of…