PURPOSE: Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Digital Coordinator supports the Communications team in creating, updating, and publishing digital content for Cowichan Tribes. The position works across Communications portfolios to help departments share timely, accurate, and engaging information through Cowichan Tribes' digital channels. The position is responsible for content creation, website and social media updates, basic video production, online forms, and other digital communications projects.

This is a full-time permanent position that works primarily in office with local travel as required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Cowichan Tribes offers excellent health and dental benefits and pension plan, with perks eligibility beginning after one month of employment and pension plan eligibility after three months. The position includes paid training, paid vacation and paid sick leave. Depending on related skills, education, and experience, the position starts at $33.46-$35.48 per hour ($60,891.66 - $64,572.29 annually) to $36.89-$39.11 per hour ($67,145.40 – 71,172.04 annually).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Create and publish digital content based on organizational and departmental needs, including social media posts, graphics, photographs, web content, and other materials
- Collaborate with Communications staff, internal and external partners to turn approved information into clear, accessible, and effective digital content
- Create and schedule social media content, make routine updates, and adapt information for different digital platforms and audiences
- Maintain and update Cowichan Tribes website content, including program and service information, documents, images, links, and other revisions
- Work with internal clients and departments to create, update, and maintain online forms, assist other staff with creating forms, and ensure forms are clear, functional, and current
- Produce basic video content, including filming interviews, programs, and events, setting up cameras and audio equipment, basic editing and post-production
- Work together with Communications team members to develop and maintain digital materials to support assigned departmental portfolios,



campaigns, events, and community engagement activities
- Assist the Graphic Design Coordinator to create the monthly newsletter and other publications and signage as needed
- Organize and maintain digital assets, including photographs, video, graphics, templates, and other content
- Support digital communications projects, events, and other Communications Department priorities as required
- Follow Cowichan Tribes communications standards, branding guidelines, approval processes, and cultural protocols
- Promote cultural protocols, teachings and support the revitalization of the Hul'q'umi'num' language
- Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (please attach all required documents)

- Post secondary education in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or another relevant field preferred
- Three years' work experience in a related field
- An equivalent combination of related education, training, or other qualifications and experience will be considered
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suites, Contant Management Systems (CMS), Canva, social media scheduling tools, basic photography, videography, and video editing, graphic design and/or digital content creation tools, MS 365
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required
- Class 5 BC Driver's License, satisfactory driver's abstract, and reliable vehicle required
- Experience working in a First Nations community considered an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Strong digital content creation skills and an understanding of how content should be adapted for web, social media, and other online channels
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading,



and plain-language skills
- Ability to create clear and engaging graphics, photographs, and video content
- Ability to operate cameras, microphones, and basic video production equipment
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively with other team members, departments, and external agencies and partners
- Ability to follow communications standards, approval processes, and direction
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, for events and content gathering
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members, other departments, and outside agencies
- Knowledge of website content management, social media platforms, digital best practices and ability to learn new digital platforms, software, and tools
- Knowledge and understanding of Cowichan culture, Hul’q’umi’num’ language and traditions or a willingness to learn considered an asset
- Knowledge of Cowichan Tribes reserve lands considered an asset

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references to Human Resources by email or in person before the deadline with the Reference No. included. If you are emailing your application, indicate the Reference No. in the subject line of your email. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

We thank all applicants in advance but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reference No. ADM-COMM-DC-1026

Cowichan Tribes Human Resources Department

435 Trunk Road – Unit 302 (third floor)

Duncan, BC, V9L, 2P5

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cowichantribes.com/employment

Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Pay: $33.46-$39.11 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Digital Coordinator (Duncan)
🏢 Cowichan Tribes
📍 Duncan