Communications & Engagement Specialist

6 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Urban Systems Full time

**About the Opportunity**

Our Vancouver branch is looking to add a communications and engagement specialist to our team. In this position, you will be involved in various communications and public engagement project work across Urban Systems' diverse practice areas, including transportation, community planning, land economics, and landscape architecture.

Along with supporting the existing team, you will also be given the opportunity to lead projects with members of our broader communications and engagement practice. This opportunity is well suited to those who have a keen interest in pushing forward with new ideas and who thrive when faced with new challenges.

Coupled with the unmatched learning and project experience opportunities, some of your key responsibilities will be:

- Designing strategic communications and engagement plans;
- Creating and editing content for written communication materials;
- Developing marketing and branding materials for projects;
- Leading social media campaigns for external clients;
- Hosting and facilitating a variety of public engagement events;
- Researching Indigenous protocols and leading consultation with First Nations;
- Supporting our internal communications and engagement when required;
- Appling an accessibility and equity lens to our communications; and
- Liaising with our project coordinators on event planning and logistics.

**About You**

We are looking for a proactive and energetic self-starter committed to providing outstanding service to our internal teams and Urban Systems' clients. You will have 3+ years of experience in a similar role and a Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. Experience working in a government setting would be an asset.

In addition, you will have the following qualifications and attributes:

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines;
- Significant knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and current trends in community engagement and stakeholder relations. (IAP2 Foundations Training would be considered an asset);
- Strong attention to detail;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders;
- A team collaborator that can adapt to change, demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving in the face of changing project demands, business needs and work responsibilities; and
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, takes initiative to achieve results and meet deadlines, proactively looks to meet the needs of our team and can work independently.

**About Us**

Urban Systems is an employee-owned inter-disciplinary community consulting firm with deep Canadian roots. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

**Our Commitment to You**

Are you looking for a meaningful challenge and to create an impact in your community? Join a tight-knit team of professionals at Urban Systems and be part of our mission to build vibrant communities across Canada. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

- **Competitive Compensation. **Your skills and contributions are valued. You'll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more.
- **Flexible Hours & Work Environment. **You have a life outside of work We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
- **Paid Time Off**. We understand the importance of taking time off to recharge and spend time with loved ones Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
- **Saving for the Future**.** **To help you achieve your long-term financial goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program to match your contributions to an RRSP or TFSA.
- **Learn and Grow. **Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
- **Work with Inter-Disciplinary Teams. **Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, inter-disciplinary teams to deliver important work for our clients and their communities.
- **Beautiful Office**. Do your best work in



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