Communications & Events Coordinator

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future

**Competition ID**:

- 4079**Internal Closing Date**:

- June 2, 2025**External Closing Date**:

- June 2, 2025**# of Openings**:

- 1- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid**Travel Frequency**:

- Regular travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35We are currently seeking a Communications & Events Coordinator to join our Faculty of Health team.

**Job Overview**

**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or a relevant discipline, plus at least three years’ experience in marketing, communications and office administration. Administrative experience considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
- Demonstrated experience with planning and coordinating events in an institutional or corporate environment.
- Strong creative and critical thinking skills as well as proven problem-solving skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge and proven administrative experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing workflows; developing and deploying communications and compiling analytics and reports.
- Outstanding interpersonal communications skills and ability to develop positive public relations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
- Strong organizational and research skills, the ability to work as part of an integrated team and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities to meet deadlines.
- Experience with student information systems such as BANNER and reporting software such as FAST an asset.
- Strong intercultural communication skills and experience interacting with people of various ages, backgrounds, cultures and languages with a high level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Excellent customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
- Top level skills entering or importing data into computer programs.
- A minimum of 50 wpm with a high degree of accuracy is required
- Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as needed.
- Travel to different working locations may be required.**Salary Information**

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

**Total Rewards**

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more

**_ Note:_**_ Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time._

**Note to Applicants**

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.