Communication Specialist

Jobtailor; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS is seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to articulate the organization’s work to Canadians. You will craft blog posts, pitches, press releases, brochures, presentations, and social media content, drawing on personal finance knowledge to boost awareness and engagement.

This role collaborates with the Marketing & Community Engagement team to support CCS’s broader strategy. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary credential in business or communications, 3–5 years in personal finance or

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in business or communications is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in personal finance or credit industries.
• 2–3 years in communications, writing, or journalism.
• Media relations experience is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; capable of handling sensitive information.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms (X, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok).
• Eligible to work in Canada; French-language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ‘voice’ of CCS and communicate the organization’s work to Canadians.
• Use financial industry knowledge to craft written collateral.
• Write blog articles, media pitches, press releases, brochures, presentations, video scripts, and social media posts.
• Increase awareness, consumer interaction, and knowledge around CCS.
• Support the overall marketing and awareness strategy.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Community Engagement team.

Skills

Written Communication

Media Relations

Personal Finance Knowledge

Social Media Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in business or communications

Tools

Blog Writing

Press Release Writing

Brochure Creation

Presentation Development

Video Script Writing

Social Media Post Creation

Communications Strategy

Journalism

Office Applications Proficiency

Job description

• Serve as the ‘voice’ of CCS and communicate the organization’s work in ways that resonate with Canadians
• Use financial industry knowledge to create written collateral
• Write blog articles, media pitches, press releases, brochures, presentations, video scripts, and social media posts
• Increase awareness, consumer interaction, and knowledge
• Support the overall marketing and awareness strategy
• Work collaboratively with members of the Marketing & Community Engagement team

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is required, ideally in a related field such as business or communications
• Three to five years of experience in either the personal finance or credit industry
• Two to three years of experience in communications, writing, or journalism
• Previous experience working in a media relations capacity is an asset
• Excellent oral and exceptional written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Well-organized and self-motivated
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• High proficiency in computer office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Good understanding of and interest in multiple social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok
• Successful candidates must be eligible to work in Canada
• Fluency in French is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, with expertise in creating diverse marketing collateral and media relations. Possesses a solid understanding of the personal finance or credit industry, complemented by proficiency in social media engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Written Communication
• Media Relations
• Personal Finance Knowledge
• Social Media Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Blog Writing
• Press Release Writing
• Brochure Creation
• Presentation Development
• Video Script Writing
• Social Media Post Creation
• Communications Strategy
• Journalism
• Financial Industry Knowledge
• Office Applications Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Motivation
• Organization
• Confidentiality Maintenance

Industry Keywords

• Personal Finance
• Credit Industry
• Media Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Community Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Social Media Platforms