See more Collapse

Communications Manager

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level A

Job Title

Communications Manager

Department

Administrative Support | Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$5,063.67 - $7,294.50 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

January 26, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

Job Summary

The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) Communications Manager’s key responsibilities will be designing and implementing a strategic communications plan within IRES, and disseminating and communicating IRES findings and activities to government, academia, NGO’s and the general public. This position will assist on the coordination of the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) on behalf of IRES. The VSP is expected to target 50 - 80 international students. The position will start at 80%.

Organizational Status

The IRES Communications Manager will report to the Director and Communications Committee and will work closely with faculty, administrative and research staff, and graduate students. The Manager will also oversee one student worker and liaise with communications staff within the Faculty of Science, and the University.

Work Performed
- Design and implement a strategic communications plan
- Manage the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability website content development
- Researching, writing and editing content for online materials
- Manage data collection and implement processes for ongoing maintenance of faculty/staff/student pages
- Manage the promotion of IRES research through social media
- Manage media enquiries and press releases
- Manage the facilitation and promotion of researcher interviews
- Manage the design and production of the IRES newsletter
- Oversee research reports, working papers, and publications databases
- Manage and create content for information monitors in the AERL lobby
- May plan and promote conferences, symposiums and special lectures
- Alongside the VSP coordinator will assist with outreach events including the VSP. Recruits, trains and oversees students and staff for these events.
- Oversees the design, content and planning of the VSP for IRES
- Works with other VSP staff to coordinate a range of social and cultural activities for VSP students
- Marketing, communications and public relations for the VSP and other outreach projects as requested by Director
- Miscellaneous other duties

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Works without direct supervision using a strong degree of independent judgement. Error or poor judgement will result in lack of confidence in the Institute and a poor impression by the public, granting agencies, and other stakeholders.

Supervision Received

The IRES Communications Manager works independently under general direction of the Director and Administrator.

Supervision Given

One - three student workers

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Journalism, English, Science or other relevant discipline. Masters preferred. Minimum four years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with WordPress is required.
- Superior writing, editing, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in science communication for a general audience
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to adapt writing styles for various purposes, media requirements and audiences
- Demonstrated working knowledge of conventional and electronic media, publishing, website development and communications product development
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook
- Capacity to deal professionally and diplomatically with a wide variety of individuals and organizations
- Ability to effectively use MS Office at an intermediate level
- Able to complete work in a timely and effective manner
- Highly organized with ability to prioritize assignments and work independently or in a team environment

We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below

  • Public Relations and Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Magnolia Communications Full time

    *COVER LETTER REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES BASED IN GREATER VANCOUVER AREA OR WILLING TO RELOCATE **Responsibilities Include**: **Public Relations** - Plan and execute PR/Communications accounts in a variety of industries - This role will be client facing; strong written and oral communications is...

  • Public Relations and Communications Associate

    5 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Magnolia Communications Full time

    *COVER LETTER REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES BASED IN GREATER VANCOUVER AREA OR WILLING TO RELOCATE **Responsibilities Include**: **Public Relations** - Assist in PR accounts in a variety of industries, such as FinTech, SaaS, and more. - Research editorial opportunities for clients, as well as stats and...

  • Communications Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Idea Camp Communications Inc. Full time

    **Communications Specialist** **Full-time // Remote (anywhere in British Columbia)** Idea Camp Communications Inc. is a boutique communications firm that provides research, planning and implementation of communications strategies to support nonprofits, government and public organizations. We pride ourselves on holistic practices that help our clients...

  • Account Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

     Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and...

  • Account Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

     Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and...

  • Human Resources Manager

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Corinex Communications Full time

    **About Corinex**: As a result of global decarbonization, prosumers are enabled to generate and consume electricity from distributed energy resources (DERs: renewable energy, EVs, heat pumps, and batteries), thereby changing the way electricity is generated and distributed. This new form of decentralized electricity generation and consumption causes...

  • Human Resources Manager

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Corinex Communications Full time

    Salary: **About Corinex**: As a result of global decarbonization, prosumers are enabled to generate and consume electricity from distributed energy resources (DERs: renewable energy, EVs, heat pumps, and batteries), thereby changing the way electricity is generated and distributed. This new form of decentralized electricity generation and consumption causes...

  • Communications and Community Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada WORTH Association Full time

    WORTH Association - Women of Recreation, Tourism and HospitalityEmployment Opportunity: Communications & Community Manager  Location: Remote. The C&C Manager will be required to attend on-site events and in-person meetings regularly in Metro Vancouver. Some travel to destinations in BC may be required. Employment Type: This is a temporary, full-time...

  • Communications and Community Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada WORTH Association Full time

    WORTH Association - Women of Recreation, Tourism and HospitalityEmployment Opportunity: Communications & Community Manager  Location: Remote. The C&C Manager will be required to attend on-site events and in-person meetings regularly in Metro Vancouver. Some travel to destinations in BC may be required. Employment Type: This is a temporary, full-time...

  • Communications and Community Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada WORTH Association Full time

    WORTH Association - Women of Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Employment Opportunity: Communications & Community Manager    Location: Remote. The C&C Manager will be required to attend on-site events and in-person meetings regularly in Metro Vancouver. Some travel to destinations in BC may be required.  Employment Type: This is a temporary,...

  • Sr. Manager, OMNI News

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

    Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and...

  • Sr. Manager, OMNI News

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

    Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and...

  • Account Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

    Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada WesTower Communications Ltd. Full time

    The Project Manager has overall responsibility and ownership for leading a fabrication team to deliver manufacturing projects. They lead the fabrication team, from Project Coordinators, Fabrication Managers, welders, fitters, and other fabrication staff who coordinate teams to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget, to a high-quality...

  • Communications Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

    **Requisition ID**:38711 **Organization** Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is...

  • Communications Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Indian Residential School Survivors Society Full time

    **INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS SOCIETY** **Communications Manager - Vancouver, BC** **Required Immediately** As a health and wellness organization, the **Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)** has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021 (and FNHA). We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy...

  • Communications Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

    Requisition ID:38711OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards...

  • Communications Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. Full time

    NOVAGOLD is looking or a Communications Manager, preferab with exp - ence workin - or publicly traded c - anies. NOVAGOLD's flagship - et is the Donlin Gold projec - which is one of the - ld's largest k - n undeveloped - ld deposit - NOVAGOLD owns - e Donlin Go d project - /50 with Barrick Gold. Donlin Gold is an - ipated to one of a f - gold mines in...

  • Communications Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Full time

    **About Invictus Games 2025** The Invictus Games is a biennial international adaptive sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans from around the world. Through the power of sport, the Games inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who have served their...

  • Social Media Manager

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada SMC Communications Inc. Full time

    **Position** Social Media Manager (Vancouver) - Full-time, permanent_ **About SMC** As a leading full-service public relations, creative, and digital marketing agency, we are dedicated to providing imaginative and influential marketing communications strategies for a diverse range of trade and consumer-facing brands in the food, beverage, and hospitality...