Communications Advisor

Langara College; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program

Tuition waivers for Langara courses

Extensive medical, dental, and vision

On-site daycare (subject to avail.)

Pension plan

Job summary

Langara College is seeking a Communications Advisor to plan, implement, and execute integrated communications with a focus on internal communications and campus initiatives. You will work with design and digital teams on campaigns, publications, media relations, events, web content, and digital projects.

You will provide strategic marketing guidance, manage complex projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and support internal clients while contributing to Langara's brand and reputation in a

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma in marketing/communications or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of recent related experience in marketing communications including strategy and planning, project management, client services, writing/editing, events coordination, and internal communications in a Mac environment.
• Experience in higher education marketing or technology marketing is an asset.
• Knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing strategies and tactics.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic marketing advice to internal clients to help achieve objectives.
• Oversees complex marketing projects from kickoff to delivery, managing schedules, approvals, and budgets.
• Writes/edits news releases, publications, web content, and social media posts.
• Develops visual identity systems within Langara’s master brand when approved.
• Ensures compliance with CASL, FIPPA, PIPA, copyright, and protection of marks.
• Researches vendors and manages production to stay within budgets.
• Coordinates development, production, and distribution of printed materials and campaigns.
• Provides writing/editing support to instructional and administrative departments as required.
• Develops and executes marketing plans for events and convocation, welcome week, and employee recognition.
• Uses analytics to assess outcomes and reports to clients; storyboard scripts for video projects and coordinates with videographers.
• Oversees costs and budgets for marketing projects and supervises SWAP/Co-op students as needed.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Copywriting/editing

Client services

Events coordination

Internal communications

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Analytics tools (web/social)

Education

Advanced diploma in marketing/communications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workfront

Microsoft 365

Adobe Workfront

Job description

Interested in a career at Langara College?Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your Workday account.Job Title:Communications AdvisorEmployee Group:CUPEEmployee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Start Date:Monday, October 19 2026End Date (if applicable):Friday, December 10 2027Job Summary:This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and executing a full range of integrated communications for the College, with a focus on internal communications and campus community initiatives to support strategic organizational goals. The Communications Advisor (CA) works closely with internal clients to understand their marketing goals and collaborate with our design and digital teams to bring a diverse range of projects to life, including comprehensive marketing campaigns, publications, media relations, events, collateral, web, and other digital projects.Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Marketing, the CA will have sound knowledge of communications principles, copy writing, community building skills, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The CA will be part of Langara’s in-house Communications & Marketing team that serves a strategic function to strengthen the Langara brand and enhance the institution’s reputation.Job Description:Duties & Responsibilities:1. Provides strategic marketing advice to internal clients to help them achieve their marketing communications objectives, including developing and implementing integrated marketing communications plans.2. Oversees complex marketing communications projects, from the initial kick off meeting with clients, to writing the creative brief, creating and managing the workback schedule, coordinating approvals, and overseeing production, ensuring budgets and deadlines are met. Writes and implements take to market plans to rollout out communications initiatives to target audiences. Maintains project dockets following the unit's workflow process and systems.3. Writes and edits news releases, public service announcements, publications, brochures and advertising copy, web content, social media posts, and other written communications.4. When approved by the Director or Manager, works with individual units to develop visual identity systems within the College's master brand.5. Ensures that all work complies with relevant legislation, including CASL, FIPPA, PIPA, copyright, and protects the College's official and registered marks.6. In keeping with College policies on purchasing, researches and recommends potential vendors for projects, including printers, promotional items, and media buying. May negotiate rates on behalf of clients and works with suppliers to complete production.7. Participates in the review of College publications/materials to ensure that they comply with established brand standards.8. Coordinates development, production, and distribution of printed material.9. Provides writing and editing support to instructional and administrative departments, as required.10. Liaises and supports the development of communications for organizational units or committees, as well as fundraising initiatives.11. Creates and implements marketing plans to promote a wide range of College events, including major events such as convocation, welcome week, and employee recognition. Develops event collateral materials, signage, identifies and engages suppliers, and supervises volunteers.12. Works with Langara's Institutional Research department or external suppliers to conduct market research as needed. Analyses web and social media data, digital advertising click through rates, and other analytics to assess outcomes of marketing projects and report back to clients.13. Storyboards/writes scripts for video and multimedia projects. Liaises with Digital Content Producer/external videographers to review rough cuts, secure client approvals, and finalize video projects. Creates project shot lists for still photography shoots.14. Utilizing media database tools such as Meltwater, creates media target lists, writes and distributes media advisories, releases, and PSA as required. Monitors and creates reports of earned media.15. Supervises SWAP students, volunteers, and Co-op students as required. May supervise Communications Assistants.16. Oversees marketing project costs, ensuring work is completed within approved budgets.17. Performs other related duties and/or projects as required.Qualifications Required:EducationSuccessful completion of an advanced diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or equivalent. Additional specialized training in one or more areas: stakeholder engagement, project management, copywriting/editing, etc. Bachelor’s degree preferred.Minimum four (4) years of recent related experience as a marketing communications professional including strong strategy and planning, project management skills, client services, writing/editing, events coordination, and internal communication skills within a Mac environment.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience in higher education marketing, internal communications, or technology marketing an asset.Experience and knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing strategies and tactics.Knowledge of Workfront and Microsoft O365 suite an asset.Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to:communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.translate complex technical information for non-technical audiences.successfully collaborate with clients, colleagues, and suppliers to deliver high-quality work.manage client expectations within a fast-paced work environment.maintain strong working relationships with others using effective interpersonal skills.manage multiple competing projects, effectively organizing and prioritizing workload.deliver high quality work on time and within project budgets.operate related equipment.work in complex and/or sensitive situations.work independently and take initiative with a minimum of supervision.work as a collaborative team member.use tact/diplomacy and meet work performance standards set by the College.impact and influence without formal authority.work harmoniously with others.coordinate events and facilitate consultation sessions.have advanced proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.be proficient in analytics tools, social media management, web content management systems, email marketing platforms, work and project management systems such as Adobe Workfront and Microsoft Teams, and media databases.Additional Info:Additional Requirement:For this particular position, a strong knowledge of social media and content creation for social media (including video) is required.Hours & Days of Work: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pmWhy Join Langara?At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **We offer the following benefits:Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverageHybrid-work program for eligible positionsGenerous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)Employer paid defined benefit pension planPotential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programsAccess to on-site daycare subject to availabilityTuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availabilityCourse/program tuition reimbursementsWellness classes and campus engagement eventsSalary Range:$38.52 - $45.39 per hourPay Grade:CUPE Paygrade 28Scheduled Weekly Hours:35Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):YesClosing Date:Monday, October 5 2026People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.