Impactful Content & Communications Specialist

Snuneymuxw First Nation; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Snuneymuxw First Nation is seeking a Creative Communications Specialist to provide day-to-day communications support. You will turn subject matter expertise into clear content for digital, print and community-facing channels, working closely with teams across SFN.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, visual design, social media management and vendor coordination, with respect for Indigenous contexts, brand guidelines and cultural protocols.

Qualifications

• A diploma in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, visual communications, digital media or a related specialty, including project or work-assignment coordination.
• Strong writing, editing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with careful attention to accuracy, accessibility, tone and audience needs.
• Proficiency with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365; working knowledge of Durable and Wordpress is an asset.
• Basic photography and video capture and editing skills, plus experience coordinating vendors, quotes, deliverables and project expenditures.
• Sound judgment, creativity and initiative, with the ability to manage multiple short-turnaround assignments and recognize matters requiring escalation.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and the ability to work respectfully within Indigenous contexts; experience working with First Nations and/or Indigenous communities is preferred.
• A valid BC Driver’s Licence, regular access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance, and the ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, edit and produce accurate, on-brand content for social media, posters, newsletters, notices, internal communications and other digital and print materials.
• Coordinate communications requests from intake through completion, including clarifying audiences, timelines and approvals and managing competing priorities.
• Translate source material into accessible public-facing content and review materials for tone, accuracy, cultural respect, accessibility and brand consistency.
• Schedule and publish social media content, complete routine website updates, and support bulletin boards, language boards and major publications.
• Capture and edit basic photography and video, and coordinate printers, photographers, videographers and other vendors.
• Coordinate communications and creative deliverables for community and partner events, including promotional materials, signage, bookings and on-site support.
• Maintain organized communications tools and records, monitor assigned project expenditures, and identify practical improvements to templates, workflows and audience engagement.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

WordPress

Photography

Video editing

Vendor management

Education

Diploma in Communications/Journalism/Marketing/Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Microsoft 365

Durable

Job description

Snuneymuxw First Nation is seeking a Creative Communications Specialist to provide day-to-day communications support. You will turn subject matter expertise into clear content for digital, print and community-facing channels, working closely with teams across SFN.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, visual design, social media management and vendor coordination, with respect for Indigenous contexts, brand guidelines and cultural protocols.