Communications Coordinator

Smart, Savvy; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Health and fitness spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching

Job summary

Smart, Savvy + Associates partners with BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) to recruit a Communications Coordinator. The role centers on writing, editing and delivering content for websites, newsletters and campaigns across social channels, with a focus on engaging members and stakeholders.

You'll support editorial planning, manage WordPress content with SEO and accessibility in mind, and collaborate with teams to deliver timely communications for programs, events and conferences.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading across audiences.
• Hands-on experience with social media, email marketing, and digital communications.
• Graphic design skills with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite tools.
• Experience with WordPress, SEO fundamentals and website accessibility.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and publish content for website, newsletters and campaigns.
• Support editorial planning and production of Watermark magazine.
• Manage social media content and editorial calendar on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Create graphics and promotional materials for digital and print.
• Maintain WordPress content, applying SEO and accessibility best practices.
• Track communications performance and propose engagement improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content creation

Social media

Email marketing

Editorial planning

Analytics

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Communications degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

WordPress

SEO

Accessibility

Job description

If you're a strong writer who enjoys creating content, working across different channels and bringing ideas to life, this could be a great opportunity to put your communications skills to work.

Smart, Savvy + Associates is pleased to partner with the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) in their search for a Communications Coordinator.

BCWWA is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 4,700 water professionals across BC and the Yukon. Through education, training, certification and advocacy, they support the people who help keep our water systems clean, safe and resilient.

In this role, you'll create and deliver communications across social media, e-newsletters, websites, print publications and marketing campaigns. You'll help promote BCWWA's membership, programs, annual conference and industry initiatives while keeping content engaging, accurate and on schedule.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to write, design, create and collaborate, working with colleagues across the organization to bring communications and marketing initiatives to life. You'll join a small, collaborative team that values initiative, creativity and getting things done, with the flexibility of a four-day workweek.

What You’ll Do

• Write, edit and publish content for the website, monthly e-newsletters, membership communications and marketing campaigns.
• Support editorial planning and production of Watermark, BCWWA's quarterly magazine.
• Manage social media content and the editorial calendar across LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Create graphics and promotional materials for digital and print, including BCWWA's training programs, events and annual conference.
• Maintain WordPress website content, applying SEO and accessibility best practices.
• Track communications performance and recommend ways to improve engagement.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate projects, manage deadlines and deliver communications that support organizational priorities.

What You Bring

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with experience creating content for different audiences and channels.
• Hands-on experience with social media, email marketing, editorial planning and digital communications.
• Graphic design skills using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite tools such as InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Experience with WordPress, including SEO fundamentals and website accessibility.
• Familiarity with analytics and using performance data to inform improvements.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach and a genuine interest in supporting members and stakeholders.
• Education in communications, marketing, publishing, public relations or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Short-form video creation and editing experience.
• Experience in a non-profit, association or small-team environment.
• Basic HTML knowledge and familiarity with WordPress plugins.

The Details

Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Work model: Hybrid, with Tuesdays in the office.
Compensation: $47,000–$55,000 annually.
Vacation: 12 days annually
Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and fitness spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program and optional RRSP matching.

If you're a creative, organized communications professional who enjoys variety in your work and wants to contribute to a meaningful organization, we'd love to hear from you.

We believe diverse perspectives and experiences make organizations stronger and encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Every application submitted to Smart, Savvy + Associates is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.