Position: Communications \& Public Relations Lead Status: Permanent full-time; Excluded Department: Infrastructure Location: 745 Clark Drive, Vancouver BC Salary: $90,797.03 to $103,685.14 per annum Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Posted: April 30, 2025 Closing: Closing May 15, 2025 or until filled
- Join an Agency that strives to provide services to strengthen Indigenous families culturally and spiritually!
- Take on a challenging role that requires strategic and creative vision!
- Receive a competitive salary of $90,797.03 to $103,685.14 annually PLUS a comprehensive benefits package!
Duties
- Planning, developing, implementing communication strategies, plans, objectives, methods and procedures for VACFSS ensuring Indigenous style is incorporated in all materials.
- Providing consultation in all aspects of communication to advance strategic priorities while maintaining and strengthening the agency's reputation with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for internal and external communication as well as communication risks.
- Working with Human Resources to recruit and select a co-op student for the department. Oversees the co-op student and communications and public relations assistant providing training, coaching, consultation and performance reviews.
- Supporting, coordinating and planning the Annual General Meeting including meeting logistics and preparation of all materials for the Board, staff and members.
- Utilizing various software, editing materials to produce all communication materials including promotional, social media, posters, presentation, photography etc.
- Monitoring all social media channels and websites to ensure integrity is maintained and notifying IT on any security breaches.
- Researching using data and key insights to make decisions to stay current and well informed.
Indigenous Core Cultural Competencies
- Relational Engagement
- Leadership
- Collaborative Planning \& Decision Making
- Emotional Competency
- Resilience
- Cultural, Spiritual Expression
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in a related field such Public Relations, Journalism, Communication or Marketing (supplemented by specialized training or coursework).
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience working in a communications/public relations field with progressive responsibility.
- Public Relations Management and Administration training.
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
Other Requirements
- Experience in Marketing Planning.
- Policy Development plus (experience with the governance Carver Model would be a definite asset).
- Graphic Design and Multimedia knowledge.
- A working knowledge of professional grant writing.
- Knowledge and experience in any of the following: MS Office, Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, E-mail, Desktop Publishing, Player, WordPress, Video and Digital Technology, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Journalism and/or Creative Writing would be an asset.
- Experience with change management and engagement would be an asset.
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to safe, reliable vehicle
Benefits
- Extended health and dental
- Group life and AD\&D
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- 100% employer-paid premiums
- 4 weeks of vacation (starting)
- Public Service Pension Plan
- Access to VACFSS' Staff Support Counselor
- Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
