Communications

Communications role

Concord Pacific Developments Inc. is Canada’s largest master-planned community builder. Formed in 1987 to develop Concord Pacific Place on the former Expo lands in downtown Vancouver, Canada.

Concord has not only transformed Concord Pacific Place but the Vancouver skyline. We have also built the second largest master-planned community, Concord CityPlace in Toronto (Concord Adex), in addition to other communities of scale across the country with expansion to London and Seattle. Concord has built over 150 towers with an additional 50 in various stages of planning and development. We are committed to a multitude of neighbourhood and city-wide community sponsorships and charities. We have strived to make art accessible to the community neighbourhoods by establishing Canada’s largest public art program.

Over the past 30 years, we have also diversified into business sectors such as: software and information technology, telecommunications, and green energy projects in solar, wind and hydroelectric power generation.

The Specialist, Communications is an essential and active member of the high-performing Corporate Relations Team. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Specialist is an experienced communications professional looking for their next opportunity to exert a positive influence across a diversified business. Embedded within an established and reputable company, you will work with the Corporate Relations management team, key stakeholders and business leaders to develop communication plans and produce high-quality messages for internal communications that increase employee understanding of business-related programs and initiatives, and link actions to business goals, to external facing messaging to the public and partners. Responsibilities include planning, drafting, delivering, and measuring communications and their effectiveness, including social media content while recommending and applying the latest technologies and tools to ensure best practices.

The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They will be self-aware, professional, and innovative with a passion for achieving results while doing meaningful work.

What you bring to the role:

• You have the passion and ability to achieve excellent results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• You are proactive and utilize forward-thinking skills to manage projects and prioritize effectively
• You have high integrity and take pride in representing the organization and yourself professionally at all times
• You recognize the value of the fine details of a project
• You are resourceful and creative, which allows you to face both challenges and opportunities with balance, good judgment, and objectivity
• You thrive when collaborating on a team and are equally as comfortable taking initiative
• You are flexible and enjoy wearing many hats to support a high-performing team and meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute email communication plans.
• Utilize excellent written communication and formatting skills to develop content and layout of communication emails while adhering to strict deadlines
• SEO Strategy
• Social and Website Media Content
• Company Newsletter and Internal Communications
• Corporate branding representation and standards across departments, supporting managers and content creators with organized assets
• Events and Film set assistance as needed with Corporate and Marketing Teams

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing communications, journalism, social media or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate effective, efficient, and dedicated work plans in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional technical skills using Microsoft Office Suite (with a focus on Outlook and Excel)

Note: Flexibility is necessary, as this position will require occasional weekend and evening work and travel mainly within Metro Vancouver, and on occasion nationally.