Events & Communications Specialist

Cim; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Group RRSP

Performance bonus

Education sponsorship

Four paid community days

Birthday off

Vehicle rebate program

Job summary

LGM, a national leader in warranty, finance and insurance services in Canada, is seeking a senior, hands-on Communications Manager to drive events and content.

You will own corporate events end-to-end, manage social media campaigns, and develop internal/external communications with the Communications team. Hybrid work in Vancouver area, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in communications or journalism.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent editing and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning, promotion, and execution of corporate events.
• Develop event strategies, timelines, budgets, and project plans.
• Manage vendors, venues, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event objectives.
• Measure event success and drive improvements.
• Support social media and digital engagement for events.
• Develop internal and external communications.

Skills

Project management

Strong written and verbal comms

Stakeholder management

Content development

Social media management

Detail-oriented

Education

University degree or equivalent in communications/journalism or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

The Organization

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products and leading training solutions to Canadian automotive dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover/Range Rover and Mitsubishi Motors.

The Job

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong project management, strategic thinking, high attention to detail, and executional excellence. The role supports internal and external communications by contributing to content development and collaborating with the Communications team to amplify events through appropriate channels.

Key Responsibilities

Event Ownership, Strategy, Planning & Execution

• Own and lead end-to-end planning, promotion, and execution of all corporate events.
• Develop event strategies, timelines, budgets, and project plans.
• Manage vendors, venues, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define event objectives.
• Measure event success and recommend improvements.

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Provide support for social media and digital marketing initiatives related to corporate events, working closely with the Communications team.
• Develop event-related campaigns.
• Monitor performance and optimize content.
• Contribute to event-related content planning, including briefing, coordination, and content creation.
• Corporate Profile
• Monitor digital presence (e.g., Google reviews, LinkedIn inquiries) and manage online feedback, ensuring responses are timely and effective.

Communications Development

• Develop and execute internal and external communications.
• Write and edit communications materials.
• Support internal communications initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Communication – able to clearly present information in both spoken and written formats.
• Collaboration – builds strong relationships to drive alignment and achieve shared goals.
• Innovation – develops creative solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Flexibility – adapts effectively in a changing environment.
• Productivity – consistently delivers high-quality work on time.
• Accountability – takes ownership of outcomes and commitments.

Required Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of key initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into execution.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Education

Completion of a university degree or the equivalent in a related field such as communications, journalism, or similar.

Experience

5+ years' experience relevant experience.

The Perks

• The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - 90,000.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.