Senior Communications Specialist

Description

What we do
At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we’re on a quest to ensure every kid in the province receives the best health care imaginable. As a fundraising organization, we inspire communities and people to support BC Children’s Hospital, along with its world-class research institute, mental health facility and rehabilitation center.

Our work makes a profound difference. From helping get the boldest research ideas off the ground to supporting the most advanced equipment, together we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s health care. This is no small task—which is why we’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help propel our work forward to power the possible.

What you’ll do
We’re looking for a skilled storyteller and strategic communicator to join our Marketing + Communications team on an 16-month maternity leave contract. As the Senior Communications Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how the Foundation shares its most meaningful stories—particularly through our publications like Shine magazine, earned and social media, and donor-centered content.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing + Communications, you’ll bring a calm, editorial lens and strategic thinking to high-profile projects and complex narratives. You have a natural ability to build trust and foster strong relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders—seeing each interaction as an opportunity to learn, collaborate and elevate the cause. Grounded in intentional curiosity and a genuine belief that everyone brings valuable perspective, you’ll help deepen engagement, strengthen alignment and ensure our communications reflect the heart of our mission.

More specifically, you will:

• Lead the planning and execution of our donor-facing publications:
Shine Magazine, Shine Newsletter, and our Progress Report, in partnership with our senior writer, Creative Team

• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through execution—bringing structure, calm and strategic insight to fast-paced, collaborative environments.

• Manage project workflows and timelines across campaigns using tools like Asana and Page Proof—ensuring alignment, accountability and on-time delivery.

• Drive and execute our earned media strategy in partnership with our PR agency—unearthing stories, developing pitches, and preparing spokespeople for interviews.

• Guide the strategy, tone and performance of our social media channels in collaboration with our social media consultant, Communications Coordinator , and internal marketing leads—ensuring content is purposeful, on-brand and audience-centered.

• Unearth and develop stories that reflect the impact of donor support—drawing on voices from across the Foundation, hospital and community.

• Act as a trusted communications partner to internal teams—supporting campaign messaging and content development with clarity and confidence.

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including patient families, health care providers, donors, researchers and community partners.

• Mentor and coach team members, offering editorial guidance and support to strengthen cross-functional storytelling.

• Measure and report on communications activities, providing insights that inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
What you’ll bring
We understand that no single candidate will perfectly meet all the qualifications outlined for this job posting. The following highlights the qualifications we consider important.

You’re a strategic communicator who sees storytelling as both an art and a responsibility—you understand that the way we share a story shapes how people connect to a cause. You bring a steady, thoughtful energy to your work, balancing confidence with curiosity, structure, and care, especially when stakes are high or timelines are tight. You lead with perspective, ask great questions, listen deeply, and create space for meaningful dialogue, helping others bring their best.

In addition, you bring:

• A diploma or degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.

• 7 years of experience in a communications role, with a focus…