Strategic Communications Manager

Simpcw Resources Group; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Cell phone reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

RPP retirement plan

4 weeks vacation

PTO and personal time off

Job summary

Simpcw Resources Group, Barriere, BC, is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to lead SRG's Communications Department and advance enterprise-wide strategies. The role oversees internal and external communications, branding, media relations, digital channels, community engagement, and storytelling across SRG's operations.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in Communications, 7+ years in communications, 3+ years in leadership, and a track record in multi-division

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive communications experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing communications professionals or teams.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans and campaigns.
• Experience in a complex, multi-division organization.
• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Strong branding, reputation management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing websites, social media, and digital content strategies.
• Experience developing materials for executive leadership, employees, clients, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Strong project, organizational, and budget management skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Indigenous community engagement experience is an asset.
• Photography, videography, graphic design, or content production experience is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing communications team.
• Establish priorities, goals, work plans, and performance measurements aligned with objectives.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain communications staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and support growth.
• Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets, external consultants, agencies, and service providers.
• Serve as the communications subject matter expert and strategic advisor to leadership.
• Develop and implement SRG's corporate communications strategy.
• Align initiatives with business growth and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership and business leaders.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop proactive plans.
• Lead issues management and crisis communications planning.
• Establish performance indicators and evaluate results.
• Oversee creation of internal and external communications materials.
• Develop and review news releases, leadership messages, articles, reports, speeches, newsletters, and promotional content.
• Ensure messaging aligns with SRG values and brand standards.
• Lead storytelling efforts showcasing SRG's people, projects, partnerships, and successes.
• Maintain editorial calendars and oversee content planning across channels.
• Oversee SRG's website, social media, and digital channels.
• Lead digital content strategy and audience engagement.
• Monitor analytics and improve effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent brand application across units.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen visibility and public awareness.
• Build relationships with media and act as spokesperson when appropriate.
• Coordinate media inquiries and announcements.
• Develop media strategies aligned with priorities.
• Monitor coverage and advise leadership.
• Engage with Simpcw First Nation, Indigenous partners, community orgs, gov, clients, and partners.
• Coordinate community events, sponsorships, and engagement opportunities.
• Promote SRG's contributions to economic development and sustainability.
• Advise on internal communications and employee engagement.
• Foster engagement, change management, and culture through communication.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Branding

Media relations

Digital communications

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Content production

Website management

Social media

Analytics

Budget management

Project management

Indigenous engagement

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in Communications/PR/Marketing/Jounalism/Business Administration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Simpcw Resources Group, Barriere, BC, is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to lead SRG's Communications Department and advance enterprise-wide strategies. The role oversees internal and external communications, branding, media relations, digital channels, community engagement, and storytelling across SRG's operations.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in Communications, 7+ years in communications, 3+ years in leadership, and a track record in multi-division