Internal Communications Specialist

4 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Smart, Savvy + Associates Full time

As an internal communications pro, you anticipate and address complex issues with ease, considering multiple alternatives, risks and benefits. Your superior writing skills are valuable for crafting clear, compelling messages for diverse platforms and varied audiences - including CEO or C-level communications.

Highly strategic and detail-oriented, you develop goals and objectives to ensure best practices are employed and implement comprehensive plans to cover all the necessary bases. An analytical thinker, you're always keeping an eye on the data to adjust strategies for effectiveness, define problems and develop innovative solutions.

We're pleased to partner with Doctors of BC in their search for an Internal Communications Specialist. This individual will develop and execute advanced communications strategies for internal audiences. The right person for the role can "read the room" and write with heart. They're also a skilled problem solver who enjoys guiding and coaching fellow colleagues, building and maintaining professional relationships at all levels of an organization.

**About Doctors of BC**

Doctors of BC is a voluntary association of more than 16,000 physicians, residents and medical students in British Columbia. Working together, they strive to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which their members can provide British Columbians with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

**About the workplace**

**About the role**
- Design and implement comprehensive communication strategies to support organizational objectives, enhance employee engagement, and promote the organization's mission and values.
- Serve as a key advisor on communication matters, offering specialized solutions to complex issues and contributing to the department's strategic planning efforts.
- Partner with the Communications Manager for streamlined strategy execution.
- Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with various departments to integrate communication efforts, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
- Identify, manage and resolve communication challenges, employing innovative solutions and contingency planning to mitigate risks.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, using data analytics to inform decision making and strategy adjustments.
- Provide guidance and leadership to staff in various departments, collaborating on project work and contributing to organizational culture.
- Stay current on communication trends and advancements to continually innovate and improve the organization's internal communications efforts.

The salary range for this role is $62,000 - $78,000, along with a generous vacation and benefits package.

**About you**
- 4+ years' experience in an internal communications role with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective communications strategies
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field
- Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills with proven ability to craft engaging messages for diverse platforms and audiences (including C-level communications).
- Knowledge and experience managing and curating content on intranet platforms
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead projects, coordinate teams, and manage timelines and deliverables
- Able to work autonomously with a high level of strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships, collaborate across departments, and provide leadership and guidance to employees at various levels
- A commitment to continuous learning and development in the field of communications and public affairs

**About Smart, Savvy**
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Smart, Savvy
- Associates is a specialized recruitment agency that's dedicated to helping companies find and hire marketing, communications, and creative professionals at all levels, from coordinators to C-suite. Based in Vancouver, BC, this team of recruiters have an in-depth understanding of these industries and work diligently to connect clients with best-in-class talent.



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