Strategic Communications & Engagement Lead

International Association for Public Participation British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Waters Developments Ltd (SWD) invites a Communications and Engagement Specialist to join our Planning team. You will shape and implement comprehensive communications strategies, raise organizational visibility, and guide public engagement for SWD projects with First Nations communities.

We seek a self-starting professional with strong writing, stakeholder engagement, and project-management skills, capable of coordinating consultants and multi-channel campaigns within a start-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related discipline plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Thorough knowledge of in-person and virtual public engagement practices.
• Experience designing and leading facilitated engagement sessions.
• Proven ability to prepare internal and external communications materials.
• Experience leading communication campaigns and managing consultant teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication, adaptable to audiences.
• Proficient in MS Office; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic communications: lead plan implementation and brand rollout.
• Public engagement: develop outreach strategies and conduct sessions.
• Project management: oversee consultant teams and contracts.
• Reporting: brief senior leadership and the Board on activities.
• Coordinate with agencies to ensure timely distribution of materials.

Skills

Communications

Public engagement

Strategic planning

Campaign development

Project management

Stakeholder outreach

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing/PR

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Canva

Job description

Sacred Waters Developments Ltd (SWD) invites a Communications and Engagement Specialist to join our Planning team. You will shape and implement comprehensive communications strategies, raise organizational visibility, and guide public engagement for SWD projects with First Nations communities.

We seek a self-starting professional with strong writing, stakeholder engagement, and project-management skills, capable of coordinating consultants and multi-channel campaigns within a start-up