Communications Specialist

The Communications & Community Engagement Specialist (Term – 18 months) is responsible for supporting the execution and delivery of community engagement initiatives in alignment with Nch’ḵay̓’s approved community engagement strategy. This role provides hands-on coordination and implementation support for community-facing activities with the Squamish Nation community and external stakeholders, ensuring events, forums, and communications are delivered in a respectful, well-organized, and culturally appropriate manner.

This is a temporary position providing maternity leave coverage. The Specialist works closely with Brand, Marketing & Community Engagement team, internal, and external partners to support quarterly reporting, storytelling, community events, and engagement initiatives, while gathering and sharing community feedback to help inform organizational decision-making.

This is a Term full-time (18 months) position.

Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities

Writing, Editing & Content Development

• Draft, edit, and proofread internal and external communications materials, including community newsletters, e-newsletters, fact sheets, posters, presentations, website content, and social media content.
• Support marketing and community engagement campaigns through copywriting, content coordination, and distribution.
• Assist with the development of corporate communications materials, including key messaging and briefing materials.
• Provide basic graphic design support using approved brand templates.

Community Engagement Delivery

• Coordinate and deliver community engagement activities in accordance with established engagement strategies and protocols.
• Support the planning and execution of quarterly community updates, annual gatherings, and other community-facing initiatives.
• Assist with organizing and facilitating community forums, presentations, special events, and volunteer activities.

Squamish Nation & External Engagement

• Support respectful, consistent engagement with Squamish Nation community members, leadership, and internal Nation organizations.
• Engage external stakeholders as required to support community events and initiatives.
• Represent the organization at community events and meetings as assigned.
• Coordinate volunteers and provide on-the-ground support during engagement activities and events.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure smooth delivery and alignment.
• Support the preparation of materials and content for community events and updates.

Community Feedback & Insights

• Collect and compile community input through surveys, focus groups, and other engagement tools.
• Summarize key themes and insights for internal teams and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement by incorporating feedback into future engagement activities.

Reporting & Administration

• Track participation, engagement outcomes, and feedback metrics.
• Lead analytics tracking, SEO optimization, and reporting.
• Prepare summary reports following community events and initiatives for leadership review.
• Maintain organized records of engagement activities and stakeholder interactions.

Public Enquiries

• Support management of the Communications email inbox.
• Respond to public enquiries or forward to appropriate departments in a timely manner.

Other

• Perform other duties as required.

Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor

• Reports to the Manager, Community Engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A two-year diploma or associate degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related discipline may be considered in combination with relevant experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related role, demonstrating progressive responsibility and leadership.
• Experience coordinating events and engagement activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using social media platforms at an organizational level to promote engagement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset.
• Experience shooting and editing video and photo content for social media is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build respectful relationships with community members and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Experience working with First Nations communities is considered an asset.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position.

ABOUT NCH’ḴAY̓

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation (Nch’ḵay̓) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation –—Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw—to allow for the separation of business and politics. Nch’ḵay̓’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation, and our mission is to pursue successful business opportunities that contribute to the long-term wealth and prosperity of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Stélmexw (People).

What we Offer

Our workplace is committed to the highest levels of safety and inclusivity. You will be working with a supportive and passionate team, and have opportunities for continuous learning, development, and growth within your job and career. In alignment with our values, we offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals, including

• Opportunities for career growth and development,
• Friendly, supportive, and dynamic work environment,
• Flexible hybrid work schedule,
• Extended dental and health care benefits,
• Employee and Family Assistance Program,
• Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan,
• Life Insurance,
• Paid leave (sick leave, vacation, seven Squamish Family Days and 14 statutory holidays.