Join a Team that's Raising the Bar!
We are currently seeking a Communications and Engagement Advisor to support a variety of consultation and engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Directors and working closely with project teams, youll help foster relationships with Indigenous groups and stakeholders, and create clear, engaging communication materials. This is a great opportunity for a thoughtful communicator who values collaboration, creativity, and social impact.
You will be joining a team of hard-working, friendly professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who are united in their desire to increase disaster preparedness and community resiliency.
With a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be organized, a critical thinker, solutions-focused, and want to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What you'll do
Support CCEM in building and maintaining positive relationships with Indigenous groups and stakeholders.
Assist in planning, tailoring and implementing engagement and consultation projects/programs, strategies or plans for client and/or CCEM initiatives.
Identify relevant stakeholders and Indigenous groups to be included in engagement and consultation processes.
Develop innovative approaches to encourage participation and information sharing.
Supports the delivery/facilitation of engagement activities, conducted in-person or virtually leveraging digital tools such as surveys and collaborative platforms, etc.
- Proactively identifies tools and techniques to support the continual enhancement of CCEMs approach to strategic engagement and consultation.
Take detailed notes during meetings and engagement sessions.
Maintain detailed documentation from sessions including concerns shared, attendance records, and action items for follow-up.
Assist with accurate and timely responses to stakeholders and Indigenous groups.
Analyze data and draft summary reports.
Coordinate logistics and support facilitation at consultation and engagement sessions as needed.
- Periodicinter-provincial travel as and where required, up to 10%.
Write and edit content such as briefing notes, FAQs, key messages, and backgrounders. Develop visual and written materials for engagement and consultation sessions and for inclusion in reports, plans or other documents.
Prepare visual summaries of consultation processes and survey results.
Proofread materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and tone.
Assist in drafting and refining presentation materials for clients and senior team members.
Support layout design and print production of reports, brochures, booth displays and other materials.
Ad-Hoc SupportPrepares and/or supports the development of client deliverables, as assigned.
Performs general administrative duties, as assigned.
What we offer
Our work is as important and demanding as it is impactful and rewarding. Our workplace culture stems from a shared understanding of the significance and purpose of our work and the need to balance that with an environment where we are encouraged to unwind and respect downtime.
We offer a flexible hybrid work model with the opportunity to set your own schedule around our core hours for optimal work-life balance.
We dedicate time to connect through regular team outings and activities. We extend our care for the community through CCEMs give-back initiatives to support causes that are meaningful to our team members.
CCEM rewards excellence with competitive base salaries and performance-based incentives so that your earning potential is always aligned with the value you bring. In addition, our perks and benefits include:
RRSP matching
Starting allocation of 3 weeks vacation
Extended health and dental benefits
Annual professional development allowance
Employee referral incentive program
Client referral incentive program
So, are you a fit?
We are a high-achieving, growth-focused, and collaborative team, and our work speaks for itself. We hold ourselves and each other to a consistent level of excellence and commit to only delivering truly fantastic end products. We take pride in going above and beyond for our clients and are motivated by the rave reviews we receive. We provide the opportunity to learn by assigning progressively more complex projects, and we offer a transparent, skills-based career progression framework for team members, supported by our investment in professional development.
Chances are, you're right for this role if you
Are a skilled communicator and have impeccable business writing skills, with the ability to adjust your tone depending on the context and audience.
Have strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Have experience delivering strategic internal/external communications.
Have experience working with Indigenous groups or stakeholders.
Feel energized and thrive in fast-paced environments; you think on your feet and are ready and open to pivot.
Like to think outside the box, are a problem solver, and continually bring new ideas.
Are comfortable completing assignments for which the subject matter may be unfamiliar and can take measured initiative to complete the tasks.
Can successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing and managing workflow.
Are committed to delivering results quickly, accurately, and effectively.
Consistently produce high-quality work with a moderate level of supervision.
Sweat the details that others might think are inconsequential.
Embrace feedback as fuel for improvement.
Can collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Can present findings, conclusions, and recommendations in written and graphic form.
Have solid Word and PowerPoint skills.
Comfortable working in a PC/Windows environment;
Think you've got what it takes? Yay! Here are a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
A degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
23 years of directly related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in providing inclusive engagement processes and knowledge is an asset.
Completed courses in graphic design, visual communication, or human-centred design.
Note: The successful candidate must provide a current criminal record check.
Equal opportunity employerWe are committed to creating and supporting equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability.
About CCEMEstablished in 2015, CCEM is a Vancouver-based consulting firm providing emergency management and business continuity services to a diverse portfolio of clients in the private and public sectors. CCEMs expertise and strategic approach help our clients build resilience, mitigate risk, and effectively manage emergencies. Emergency management and business continuity solutions provided by CCEM include analysis and assessments, program planning and enhancements, exercises and training, and engagement and facilitation. For more information about our services, please visit www.ccemstrategies.com.
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