Communications Manager - Surrey, Canada - Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP

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Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Mainroad Group, a leader in providing safe and reliable road maintenance, products, and construction services across Western Canada, is seeking a talented and experienced Communications Manager to lead our dynamic communications team.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources & Corporate Compliance, this position is based at our head office in Cloverdale.

Get to know us:

Established in 1988 as "Mainroad Contracting", we have since become a diversified infrastructure company with a rich history of serving British Columbia.

Over the past 35 years, we have grown to become a trusted name in road maintenance, civil infrastructure works, and commercial building projects.

What you bring:

A postsecondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or Marketing, or equivalent experience in related fields.
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Corporate Communication & Marketing.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Strong technical and creative writing abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, website management tools (WordPress), and analytics software.
Extensive experience with social media platforms.
A customer serviceoriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
Exceptional time management abilities with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Graphic design experience is a plus
Flexibility to travel within British Columbia and Alberta, with a valid Class 5 driver's license.

What you'll do:

As the Communications Manager, you will oversee a diverse range of responsibilities including, but not limited to...

Internal Communications

Crafting, editing, and proofreading various written assignments for internal audiences across different platforms and channels.
Developing and maintaining internal communications and departmental calendars.
Conducting Communications Department orientations and providing social media training and mentoring as needed.
Creating strategies for companywide employee communications through our internal resource, "Hub."

External Communications

Crafting, editing, and proofreading written assignments for external audiences across multiple platforms.
Planning and maintaining external communications and departmental calendars.
Acting as a liaison between highway maintenance operations and the province for public communication and response.
Advising on and implementing best practices for media relations and public engagement.
Supporting Human Resources in recruitmentrelated communication activities, advertising coordination, and event support.
Planning and scheduling seasonal highway maintenance and road safety campaigns.

Marketing & Corporate Sponsorship

Crafting, editing, and proofreading various marketing and promotional materials, including brochures, scripts for radio, video, and event promotions.
Managing Mainroad Group's website(s) and social media content, providing reports as needed.
Providing marketing and project management support.
Coordinating with graphic design services to develop marketing materials and collateral.
Acting as the point of contact for external requests related to corporate sponsorships.

Why join our team:

If you are a creative, out-of-the-box thinker with strong design sensibilities, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for driving impactful campaigns, we want to hear from you.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits: