Develop and implement communications and community engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities

Advise and directly support the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on communications

Lead communications for announcements, events, media opportunities, advocacy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities

Manage day-to-day communications requests, events, media activities, issues management, and marketing initiatives

Build relationships with diverse communities, partners, funders, stakeholders, media, and community influencers

Support advocacy through stakeholder engagement, public awareness campaigns, and community consultations

Develop government relations and public affairs communications strategies

Prepare briefing notes, speeches, correspondence, presentations, key messages, and stakeholder materials

Monitor policy, political, and sector developments affecting the organization

Coordinate executive participation in government announcements, consultations, and public forums

Lead media relations, reputation management, and issues communications in consultation with the CEO

Develop media materials including news releases, advisories, speaking notes, backgrounders, and opinion pieces

Oversee and contribute to digital content, publications, reports, marketing materials, videos, social media, and executive communications

Lead storytelling, audience engagement, analytics, and performance improvement strategies

Provide staff training on brand, accessibility, communications, and marketing standards

Lead employee communications supporting engagement, culture, alignment, and change management

Manage internal communication channels and editorial planning

Lead, mentor, and develop team members

Manage work plans, budget inputs, vendors, consultants, project resources, and production timelines





Establish and monitor performance measures for communications and engagement initiatives

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs, Community Development, or related discipline

Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public affairs, community engagement, media relations, stakeholder relations, or related fields

Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership experience managing staff, consultants, vendors, and complex projects

Experience developing and executing integrated communications and engagement strategies

Experience with direct production of materials, event delivery, and stakeholder initiatives

Experience working with government, community organizations, media, funders, and senior leadership teams

Strong strategic planning, communications, stakeholder engagement, and practical implementation skills

Exceptional writing, editing, speechwriting, content development, and presentation skills

Understanding of media relations, public affairs, advocacy, issues management, and crisis communications

Interpersonal, consultation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Project management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills

Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on deliverables in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines

Knowledge of BC's social services and non-profit landscape,



including community development and service delivery models

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, website content management systems, email marketing platforms, Envoke, and social media analytics is preferred

Skilled designation in communications, public relations, public affairs, or leadership is considered an asset

Experience in non-profit, social services, healthcare, housing settlement, or public sector environments is strongly preferred

Additional language proficiency is considered an asset

Business travel required; evening and weekend work may be required

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategic communications and community engagement initiatives, with a strong focus on stakeholder relations, media relations, and advocacy. Proficient in managing complex projects and leading teams while ensuring effective communication across diverse platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords Strategic Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Media Relations

Project Management

Leadership Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Content Development

Speechwriting

Crisis Communications

Event Delivery

Integrated Communications Strategies

Public Affairs

Advocacy

Issues Management

Performance Measurement

Digital Content Management

Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills

Relationship-Building

Consultation

Facilitation

Problem-Solving

Certifications &

Qualifications Professional Designation in Communications

Public Relations

Public Affairs

Leadership

Industry Keywords Non-Profit

Social Services

Healthcare

Community Development

Public Sector

Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Website Content Management Systems

Email Marketing Platforms

Social Media Analytics

📌 Senior Manager, Communications & Community Engagement (Vancouver)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Vancouver