Communications Manager

St. Paul’s Foundation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit foundation in Vancouver seeks a Communications Manager to develop strategies for inspiring donations to the new hospital. Responsibilities include overseeing communications, managing projects, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have 6+ years in communications, a relevant degree, and excellent writing skills.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of progressively senior communications experience, preferably in non-profit or agency settings.
• Excellent interviewing, writing, and editing skills, preferably in fundraising contexts.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, teams, and vendors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies to inspire donations.
• Manage communication projects and collaborate with external vendors.
• Oversee the editorial direction and production of the annual Promise magazine.

Skills

Communications experience

Writing and editing skills

Project management skills

Email content creation

Content strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism

Tools

Mailchimp

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Annual Salary Range : $83,000 – 96,000

Note : This is a term position until March 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension to March 31, 2027.

Purpose :

The Communications Manager develops and executes communication strategies to inspire donations from new donors to the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus. The incumbent manages communication projects of all sizes and collaborates with external vendors and colleagues across St. Paul’s Foundation.

Responsibilities :

1. Write, produce, promote, and expand the Foundation’s Connect e-newsletter and non-donor communications, and grow the subscriber list through owned, earned, and paid digital channels. Develop a new content strategy as we enhance user journeys.
2. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Manager to develop the Foundation’s content strategy through bi-annual analytics and KPI reviews, leading brainstorm sessions with the team and overseeing execution, including photography and video assets.
3. Work with Development and Donor Relations & Stewardship teams to write, edit, and manage a variety of materials such as gift announcements, support cases, signage, advertising, and brochures.
4. Oversee the editorial direction and production of the annual Promise magazine and explore opportunities to expand its reach.
5. Lead communications at special events, managing speakers, media sponsorships, visual presentations, and other tasks.
6. Manage on-site communications, including billboards, collateral, and digital screens at St. Paul’s Hospital and other Providence Health Care sites.
7. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors like graphic designers and printers to produce print and digital materials, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
8. Advise and support Foundation staff on communications and marketing projects.
9. Stay informed of current best practices in editorial and content strategy.

Qualifications :

• Six or more years of progressively senior communications experience, preferably in non-profit or agency settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism.
• Excellent interviewing, writing, and editing skills, preferably in fundraising contexts.
• Experience with email content creation in Mailchimp and managing email subscriber tactics.
• Experience developing content strategies for user journeys and implementing them.
• Experience managing event communications, including speaker notes, management, visual presentations, and messaging.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, teams, and vendors effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with experience collaborating on complex communication projects.
• Understanding of branding, graphic design, and print/web production principles.
• Professionalism and a service-oriented attitude in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our workplace. We encourage applications from all communities, especially those underrepresented due to systemic barriers, including people of color, all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples.