Senior Communications Coordinator - Burnaby, BC, Canada - BC Housing

Description

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST,


EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS:
($Reporting to the Manager, Employee Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist, Employee Communications, provides strategic communications planning, employee communications, executive communications, issues management, materials production, and event management services for internal audiences. He/she/they provides support for high-profile projects and internal corporate initiatives, works with other Branches and departments to manage intranet content and user experience, and helps develop and champion best practices and guidelines for effective employee communications.
Advanced diploma in communications or other relevant discipline.

Considerable progressive experience in communications in the areas of communications planning, employee engagement, employee communications, and executive communications, in a public sector environment.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of communications, specifically in the public sector environment
Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to write, prepare, and post content to websites for both internal and external audiences
Ability to develop and implement communication strategies
Ability to build effective working relationships and work with external partners such as agencies and contractors
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at will be accepted

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets.

We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.