Communications Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Opportunity:Communications Specialist

Starting Salary:
$92,690

Join an organization doing the incredible work it takes to become the world's most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest and most diversified port.

As Canada's gateway to over 170 trading economies around the world, the Port of Vancouver plays a critical role in Canada's economy, handling a third of the country's trade in goods outside of North America.

We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country.

This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness.

Our vision is for the Port of Vancouver to be the world's most sustainable port, one that delivers economic prosperity through trade, maintains a healthy environment and enables thriving communities for current and future generations of Canadians.

Bring your unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to the port authority and join us in charting a course toward a sustainable future.

A day in the life
The communications specialist is responsible for providing communications support for port authority projects, programs and initiatives.

This involves researching, drafting and finalizing briefing notes, reports and other corporate materials under the direction of the manager, and with the input and approval of members of project or program-specific teams.

The communications specialist recommends strategic measures to enhance clarity and reach of relevant information and creates content to support business objectives and increase awareness of the organization's goals and initiatives, as applicable.

As assigned, the communications specialist carries out work in support of overall communication objectives, including but not limited to public engagement and awareness, issues management, media relations and government affairs, in coordination with other strategic communications team members and activities.

Key responsibilities

Create strategic content to support business objectives and increase awareness of the organization's goals and initiatives among government, program partners and other stakeholders, as well as the general public
Research, draft and finalize high quality and strategic corporate materials including, but not limited to:
briefing notes

- web content
- speeches
- presentations
- newsletters
- promotional materials
- media releases
- q/a documents
- reports
- social media

Ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging in all communication materials
Provide recommendations on how to strategically crosspromote content
Support communications and stakeholder engagement activities, including participating in or facilitating stakeholder meetings and other events related to port authorityled projects
Support the development and implementation of strategies, plans and tactics in relation to communications and community engagement for port authorityled projects, programs and initiatives, as required
Incorporate Indigenous, local government and community engagement initiatives into project communications, as required
Coordinate the graphic design of communications and consultation materials
Monitor and identify ongoing and emerging issues and provide analysis and advice
Analyze information, data and statistics, and media coverage
Recommend and draft a variety of communication documents including key messages, background materials, frequently asked questions, speaking notes, and media releases
Support media relations activities and recommend proactive pitches for news stories to the media to profile specific initiatives, and identify spokespeople

Required skills and experience

Must have a university degree in communications or business, or another acceptable degree, along with a minimum three years of experience of strategic communications in a public relations agency or corporate environment, including providing strategic advice, supporting media relations activities, and supporting the development and execution of communication plans.

Must have excellent writing and editing skills, with knowledge of Canadian Press standards. Must have proficiency in MS Office. Adobe experience is considered an asset.

Must haves

Must be a self-motivated individual with an excellent command of the English language and effective writing, editing and story-telling skills with an ability to synthesize complex information from diverse sources into simplified language for a range of internal and external audiences.

This person will have strong critical thinking, problem-solving and time-management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and manage multiple tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensi