Communications & Public Relations Associate - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society

Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society
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Vancouver, Canada

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Position:
Communications & Public Relations Associate

Status:
Permanent full-time; Excluded


Department:
Infrastructure


Location:745 Clark Drive, Vancouver BC


Salary:
$80,652.20 to $91,992.70 per annum


Hours:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday


Posted:
August 11, 2023;
Closing:August 25, 2023


At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored, and protected.

We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination, and marginalization within our community.

We acknowledge and honor the inherent wisdom, capacity, and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families.

Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.

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Join an Agency that strives to provide services to strengthen Indigenous families culturally and spiritually_
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Take on a challenging role that requires strategic and creative vision_
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Receive a competitive salary of $80,652.20 to $91,992.70 annually PLUS a comprehensive benefits package_


The Communications and Public Relations Associate is an intermediate to senior level communication professional responsible for maintaining effective communication strategies and plays an important role in enhancing the organization's public image.

This role involves crafting compelling content, managing social media platforms, and coordinating various activities.

The Associate will develop and implement internal and external communication plans with a strong focus on writing, editing and content development for digital media, public relations, marketing, advertising, and online community engagement.

The role is responsible for handling media inquiries as outlined by policy and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging which includes:


  • 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 coop student for the department. Oversees the coop student 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.


This position requires a high degree of relational engagement and support based on the Indigenous culture core competencies and the values of respect, strength-based practice, humility, integrity, belonging.

Communication and support work occurs within a governance context at the highest level of the organization.

The role requires practical and specialist knowledge of theories and principles of communication processes and procedures to respond to internal and external stakeholders accordingly.


INDIGENOUS CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:


  • Relational Engagement
  • Leadership
  • Collaborative Planning & Decision Making
  • Emotional Competency
  • Resilience
  • Cultural, Spiritual Expression

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Minimum two (2) year Diploma in a related field such Public Administration, Journalism, Communication or Marketing (supplemented by specialized training or coursework) or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience working in a communications/public relations field with progressive responsibility.
  • Public Relations Management and Administration training.

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, Email, 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 Re
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