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Communications Coordinator

Job ID9E-F2-62-7B-1E-28
CompanyUrban Systems Ltd.
LocationKelowna
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2020-11-20
Posted Until2020-12-06
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryCreative Media and Writers
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Description
The Communications Coordinator position will focus on the successful and timely coordination and delivery of Communications Team projects. This position will help to establish timelines, ensure projects have the right skills to complete tasks, and will help guide projects through to completion.
You will also be responsible for helping the team establish processes (e.g. proper template file storage and dissemination across the company, branding workshop deployment, etc.) and implement them company wide, so our team can focus on creating quality work using their unique skill sets. This position will act as a key integrator and relationship builder for the successful delivery of team objectives and goals.

Our successful candidate will:

•Be excited about building empowered teams
•Be committed to a culture that is built on trust
•Like to create structure and order out of chaos

During your time with the team, you can expect to work on:
•Project coordination for communications project delivery including Digital Asset Management, intranet redevelopment, external website redevelopment, and other emerging communications projects and events
•Coordinating the development of marketing and communications materials
•Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions for the communications team
•Maintaining best practices documents and information upkeep for all staff
•Process and systems review for service and product development for both internal and external clients (research and development of new and emerging platforms and processes we can capitalize on)
•Strategic plan and coordination of events and sponsorship opportunities from a company-wide perspective for Urban Systems including thinking through our company-wide presence, participation, and client connection opportunities
•Strategic plan and coordination of company-wide swag and material for internal use
•Coordinate the requests for business cards company-wide
•Manage timelines, projects and help drive results

To ensure a successful launch, we will partner you with a coach, who will help you gain experience across the breadth of our interdisciplinary practice.
ExperienceOur ideal candidate will possess a preferred minimum of 5 years of relevant post-secondary education and experience combined that will lend itself to this role. Our focus is finding the best person for this role and we will consider various backgrounds including communications, public relations, marketing, business and project or event management. In addition, the following attributes, skills and experience would be considered a great benefit to this role.
•Highly dependable and collaborative
•Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and other MS Office software products;
•General knowledge of Sprint Planning and other project management practices;
•Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite;
•Event or sponsorship experience is considered an asset.
•Strong project management and coordination skills;
•Effective communication skills (technical, written and verbal);
•Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others;
•Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development; and
•Your own unique talents! Tell us why you think you’d be a great fit for this role in your cover letter.
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyIf this describes your background, your skills, and your natural talents, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter online.

Deadline for applications: December 6th, 2020