Communications Coordinator

Location

Vancouver, BC | Canada

Job description

At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!

THE JOB: Communications Coordinator

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $55,490 -$ 69,363

Within the Communications and Public Affairs Department, the Communications Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the execution of strategic communication efforts to promote the organization's mission, values, and objectives. This position requires a versatile and dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while providing support to multiple clients across the organization as well as colleagues and senior team members. The Coordinator is a highly motivated, creative, and results-driven individual who executes a range of communication tactics to drive engagement and ensure consistency and alignment with the organization’s branding and communication goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Development and Management:

• Assist in creating, editing, updating, and distributing content for a variety of platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases, ensuring alignment with the organization's brand voice and communication objectives.
• Write articles, reports and correspondence when required by teams across the organization and committees.
• Support the management of the organization’s digital presence, including website updates, social media management, and email marketing campaigns, under the guidance of the Communications Specialist.
• Research and identify relevant keywords and hashtags and other key tags to promote and surface the organization’s content in search and other algorithms.

Project Support:

• Provide logistical and administrative support for communication projects including planning, scheduling, and tracking and reporting project progress.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure timely execution and delivery of communication initiatives.
• Assist with design/development of graphic design elements such as event invitations, swag and other needs while liaising with the Digital Communications & Marketing Team.
• Help monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication projects and strategies using analytics tools, contributing to the improvement of future campaigns.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Assist in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including responding to inquiries, coordinating with vendors, and supporting event management activities.

Collaborative Initiatives:

• Participate in cross-functional teams to support broader organizational goals, ensuring consistent and effective communication across various departments.

Brand Advocacy:

• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all communication materials and efforts align with the organization’s branding and ethical standards.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Accountability (A):

• Fosters a culture of personal and organizational responsibility, and inspires others to take personal ownership for their results and the results of their team.
• Sets enhanced objectives for self and others. Monitors performance trends and identifies opportunities to improve standards.
• Provides regular feedback and suggests alternative approaches necessary to ensure that organizational objectives and superior standards are achieved.
• Evaluates plans and tactics to measure KPIs

Communication for Results (I):

• Working with members of Specialist Services team to identify communications needs and assisting in developing communications strategies and plans to support those needs.
• Taking responsibility for implementing elements of communications plans as directed.
• Working as a communications support for the Specialist Services Committee and its initiatives, working with the committee (including Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health representatives) and initiative leads to support their strategic objectives.
• Drafting the content and design/layout of various materials including media materials, case studies, brochures and presentations.
• Reviewing and editing SSC-related content submitted for publications, presentations, etc.
• Liaising with contractors, as needed.

Problem Solving (I):

• Applies problem-solving methodologies and tools to diagnose and solve operational and interpersonal problems.
• Determines the potential causes of the problem and devises testing methodologies for validation.
• Shows empathy and objectivity toward individuals involved in the issue.
• Analyzes multiple alternatives, risks, and benefits for a range of potential solutions.
• Recommends resource requirements and collaborates with impacted stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking (I):

• Applies prior knowledge, models, tools, and techniques to analyze and deeply understand issues and recognize connections, patterns, and trends.
• Determines the direction and develops short-term strategies for programs that are consistent with key SCC priorities and values.
• Clearly articulates and promotes the significance and impact of employee contributions to promoting and achieving organizational goals, ensuring team objectives are consistent with strategic plan.

Building Relationships (I):

• Establishes and maintains relationships and alliances.
• Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant information.
• Seeks assistance and feedback in the problem-solving process.
• Partners with others to achieve expectations.

Doctors of BC Team Member:
Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s well-being.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A degree, diploma, or certification in marketing, communications, event planning, or a relevant discipline and a minimum of two years of related experience; or an equivalent level of related work experience in lieu of education.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for great graphic design.
• Solid knowledge of marketing, communications, and public relations strategies.
• Experience and/or interest in executing marketing and communications strategies for online and in-person events.
• Familiarity experience with and passion for current best practices in web-based communications and web technology, and experience developing web content.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to handle a demanding and changing work environment, undertake multiple tasks, balance continuous demands, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Strong relationship-builder.
• Good knowledge of computers and software applicable to the work, notably the website.
• Knowledge of BC’s health care system is an asset.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We do not discriminate against any applicant regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, political beliefs and affiliations, family circumstances or other irrelevant distinction.

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$55.49k - $69.36k per year