Communications Assistant

JRS Engineering is an industry-leading building envelope consulting firm with offices in Vancouver and Calgary. We work with architects, owners, developers, municipalities, and contractors to advise on how buildings can perform better through improved durability and energy efficiency. Since 1997, we have been providing high-quality building science solutions for both new construction and existing buildings.

**Our Mission**
To lead our profession by consistently delivering high-quality services, maintaining and cultivating our technical knowledge, and valuing our clients’ goals.

**Our Corporate Culture**
The JRS corporate culture is built on collaboration. Guided by our core values, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes growth through professional development, teamwork, and mentorship. We take pride in celebrating our people, their diversity, and their professional and personal achievements.

**Your Opportunity**

**Here’s what you’ll be doing at JRS**:
Communications and Marketing
- Assist with updating corporate templates, marketing materials, and other collateral
- Draft copy and graphics for internal and external communications including online postings, internal weekly newsletter, CVs, Company Profiles, Project Information Sheets, etc.
- Assist with developing, editing, and formatting presentations for both internal and external audiences
- Assist with further developing and maintaining the JRS image library which includes project images, online graphics, images of staff, etc.; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed
- Assist with keeping website content up-to-date
- Assist with coordinating and participating in company events and conferences
- Assist with coordinating with vendors on swag and other collateral orders
- Assist with providing graphic support across the organization aligned with our brand
- Coordinate communications initiatives and workflow amongst project contributors including tracking timelines and resources; keep others up to speed
- Provide administrative support to the Communications team

Proposals
- Provide assistance on Request for Proposals (RFPs) including content development, formatting, and coordination of material from internal contributors and external consultants to deliver high-quality submissions on time
- Assist with keeping boilerplate content for proposals up-to-date
- Monitor public project bid sites; identify potential opportunities and share with appropriate stakeholders
- Assist with tracking pursuits

**Here’s what you bring to JRS**:

- A degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various project stakeholders
- An eye for detail
- An understanding of graphic design principles
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva is an asset
- A highly collaborative mindset and a commitment to working effectively in a team environment
- A proactive approach
- The flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and varied workloads
- A desire to do things better and a commitment to professional growth

**Why choose JRS**:
We are a growing company within our industry, and we hope you share the same enthusiasm for growth within yourself. JRS celebrates our employees annually with a holiday party, a team-building day trip to Whistler, and a family-oriented summer BBQ. We strive to create a culture of support and collaboration in and outside the office.
- JRS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process._

Join us today and grow your potential alongside our own. JRS offers competitive compensation based on experience, full benefits, and support for continuing education.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in BURNABY, BC