Communications Strategist Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Our Story &

Purpose:

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of financial inclusion and social justice. As a values-driven financial institution, we’re growing to offer exceptional, innovative financial services that empower more people to create the prosperous, just and climate-resilient communities they desire.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Communications Strategist with the Enterprise Communications Team, your primary role will be to elevate our internal communications and, as needed, to fulfill public and media relations duties, all in support of Vancity’s business goals and growth.

You will provide strategic advice, develop and implement communication plans, and craft compelling content to position Vancity’s story effectively across diverse audiences. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on communicator who is skilled at producing content for a range of media, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who understands how to manage relationships and mitigate reputational risk.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, Enterprise Communications. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Providing comprehensive strategic communications advice, resources and tactics to achieve Vancity’s project and program objectives

Developing and implementing communications plans and tactics, including events, to support department and organization goals

Identifying, analyzing and addressing internal and external audience communication needs

Advising and supporting issues management to mitigate reputational risk and impact

Monitoring, measuring and reporting effectiveness of communication strategies against project and program objectives, and modifying to improve outcomes as needed

Attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders related to Communications and Vancity project priorities and needs

Writing senior executive messages, briefing and speaking notes, key messages and stories

Producing presentations and other communications collateral, including graphics and videos

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field

Minimum 5 years of communications-specific experience in a complex and fast-paced environment

Experience in internal communications is an asset

Advanced written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans

Strong political acuity and ability to exercise informal influence across a large and diverse organization

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

Experience in political or non-profit advocacy

Skills in video production, graphic design and/or photography

Familiarity with media relations and crisis communication

Certification with CPRS or IABC

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

Strategic Thinker – You anticipate challenges and develop proactive solutions

Collaborative Partner – You work effectively across teams to achieve shared goals

Adaptable Professional – You thrive in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities, and you take as much pride in implementing strategic plans as you do in creating them

Service-Oriented – You prioritize stakeholder needs and deliver exceptional support

Influential Communicator – You understand how to position messages and build relationships

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $81,200 to $114,000 per annum
. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements

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