communications manager

Location

Surrey, BC | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Train and supervise staff
• Develop promotional materials
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Market business services
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Assist in product development and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments
• Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Interpret for persons speaking an Aboriginal or foreign language

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Foreign language materials

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Communications and public relations

Area of specialization

• Business analysis
• Business services
• Communications
• Market research
• Marketing
• Media relations
• Public relations

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer
• Fax machine
• Internet access
• Printer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Job tags

Salary

$60 per hour