Job Details

BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA), a not-for-profit professional association that promotes excellence in leadership for 2,600 school-based and district Principals and Vice-Principals in the K-12 public school system, is looking for an experienced Communications Specialist to join the team.

This is a permanent, full-time position; 35 hours per week; 60,000 per year. Benefits include extended health, dental, and matching RRSP.

How to apply:
*Please do not call or apply in person.

Please submit your resume to: simon@bcpvpa.bc.ca

OR

Mail resume to:

BCPVPA
525 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1K9

*Please confirm in your resume that you are legally authorized to work in Canada (i.e.: either a permanent resident or citizen of Canada)

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of a Communications Specialist include the following:

- Collect, research, and compile communication materials for both internal and external audiences, such as brochures, reports, newsletters, and other relevant content.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and campaigns to enhance the visibility of the BCPVPA and its brand among members, partners, government entities, and the general public.
- Oversee the public-facing website through a Content Management System, conducting regular reviews, executing content updates, and generating new site content and associated documents.
- Manage social media platforms, encompassing reading and responding to follower posts, creating and scheduling campaigns, and tracking and reporting analytics.
- Support the planning and execution of a range of events, from staff meetings to conferences, orientations, exhibitions, and partner events.
- Design and implement digital marketing strategies to promote the organization's events.
- Address written and oral inquiries on behalf of the organization.

Qualifications:
- Must have completed a university degree or college diploma in business marketing, public relations, communications or a related field;
- At least 2 years of previous experience in marketing, advertising, or related;
- Demonstrated experience working with Content Management Systems;
- Experience in social media marketing including on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or others;
- English language ability is required.