Another Vancouver Posting - E-Comm

Sorry I have been so absent lately. Lots of posts waiting around in my head and in my inboxes, but no time to transfer them. Here's the first of many.

Communications Coordinator

An exciting opportunity exists for a communications coordinator at E-Comm, the emergency communications centre for southwest British Columbia.

E-Comm provides emergency communications services to emergency responders and residents of the GVRD, SCRD and Whistler through a 9-1-1 call centre, a state-of-the-art radio system and emergency dispatch operations.

We’re looking for a creative self-starter who loves working as part of a team but is comfortable with working independently as well. We work in a fast-paced environment and this position comes with a variety of responsibilities.

“Helping to Save Lives and Protect Property.” More than just words, this phrase serves as an important reminder of the magnitude of E-Comm’s purpose. For more information, visit www.ecomm.bc.ca

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, the Communications Coordinator assists with the development and implementation of internal and external communications projects that support E-Comm employees and ensure the Corporation maintains a positive profile with its customers and the public.

The Coordinator must be able to take direction, but also work independently with limited supervision. The Coordinator is also expected to work well in team environments that often include senior management and key external stakeholders and customers. The Coordinator should be a creative self-starter with strong oral, written, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Nature and Scope

* Participates in the development of strategic communications projects and tactics.
* Creates publications, internal communications and promotional materials through a variety of desktop publishing applications; assists with the development of publication education materials; provides editorial services to E-Comm staff and managers including writing, editing and proofreading.
* Researches and writes articles and oversees production for various E-Comm publications, including quarterly internal and external newsletters, and the monthly business publication “E-News”; maintains up-to-date corporate communications vehicles such as corporate memos, staff question/suggestion box.
* Researches, collects and writes content for the E-Comm Intranet site; reviews, updates and re-writes material for the E-Comm Web site; acts as back-up for Intranet Web master.
* Coordinates production for corporate materials (print and multimedia) including consultation with external suppliers such as graphic designers, photographers, advertisers.
* Determines topical information for quarterly staff meetings; prepares presentation material and coordinates meeting details.
* Coordinates interviews, prepares background information, writes news releases and answers routine background questions from the media; prepares and makes public presentations on E-Comm and its services; conducts E-Comm tours for invited guests and dignitaries; participates in a media pager rotation program.
* Monitors and collects news coverage items about the Corporation and its related concerns; distributes news coverage items to various audiences
* Coordinates participation in external recognition programs; manages internal promotional items inventory (E-Wear).
* Organizes staff events; organizes and participate in community and other special events.
* Performs other clerical tasks as required (including compilation of presentation packages, media kits, distribution of external materials, typing, media filing).

Required Education and Experience

Grade 12 plus completion of a Diploma of Technology or Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in public relations, marketing/communications or journalism and a minimum of three years’ experience with communications projects or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of communications principles, practices, methods, materials and techniques and best practices.
* Knowledge of project management.
* Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of graphic design, layout photography and editing.
* Knowledge of communications software, desktop publishing and information technology including information provision on the Internet.
* Superior written and oral communication skills
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of E-Comm stakeholders including staff and the public.
* Ability to take direction and work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
* Strong PC skills essential; desktop abilities (Photoshop, etc.)
* Must have excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Must be a team player who is detail-oriented, self directed, responsible and dependable
* Proven ability to present a professional demeanor at all times during interaction with staff, clients and external contacts
* Ability to apply skills, values and attitudes that enhance the image and services provided by E-Comm with employees, management and external contacts.

Additional Requirements

* Excellent performance and attendance records
* Must obtain and maintain an RCMP Reliability Status (security clearance)
* Must be flexible in hours of work during week (start/finish times may vary from time to time to accommodate duties/special events
* Must successfully complete a 9 month probationary period

Additional Information:

Number of Vacancies
1

Hours of Work
40 hours per week
(Hours may vary occasionally to accommodate events)

Starting Salary
$48,506 to $57,138 annually

Employee Group
Union – CUPE, Local 873

Please submit your resume, quoting Competition No. C-77-07 by February 16, 2007 to E-Comm, Human Resources Department, 3301 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J3 or email at human.resources@ecomm.bc.ca

We wish to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged and will be required to present a portfolio of their work.