Communications Manager

The Communications Manager is responsible for the creation, implementation and oversight of relevant and meaningful information to internal and external stakeholders through a variety of channels. Collaborating with the VP – Professional Services, the Manager provides leadership in all areas of communications, and works closely with BCREA staff and member boards.

Communications Duties

• Manages internal communication to ensure strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Manages external communications to achieve BCREA’s public-facing strategic goals and objectives, primarily promoting the value and image of BC REALTORS®.
• Manages the content and distribution of all BCREA publications.
• Manages appropriate communication vehicles (e.g., email, video, website, newsletter, annual report) to ensure the dissemination of key messages.
• Develops and implements research projects as they arise.
• Reviews and adopts new technologies to respond to changing audience needs.
• Prepares regular briefing notes, speeches and presentations for Directors and Officers.
• Supports the communications needs of all departments in preparing and distributing communications materials.
• Works with the Canadian Real Estate Association, and other BC and Canadian boards to develop and implement public image campaigns/projects.
• Measures the effectiveness of communication initiatives and vehicles.
• Hires and directs external consultants and agencies, as needed.
• Provides guidance in special event planning (e.g., including conferences, Annual Meetings, tradeshow participation).

Staff Supervision

• Supports, trains and mentor the Communications team to meet their full potential, including supervision and performance reviews.

General Duties

• Embraces the culture of the organization and acts in line with BCREA values.
• Provides support to staff in the absence of the VP – Professional Services.
• Provides/ensures vacation coverage for all Communications roles, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in communications, or equivalent work experience
• At least five years’ experience as a communicator, ideally in a management position
• Excellent listening, writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience with email distribution services and Microsoft Office products
• Creativity for internal and external communications
• Well-developed initiative, solutions-based problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as a team member
• Robust supervisory and coaching skills
• Strong project management skills and aptitude to consistently meet deadlines
• Capacity to thrive in consultative, collaborative and political dynamics of member associations
• Excellent relationship skills, including diplomacy and tact and ability to “roll with the punches” in contexts where there are diverse views and open debate
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and willingness to make a difference

Applications

• Deadline:             Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 4:30 pm
• Content:              Please include a cover letter, resume and two writing samples
• Format:                Microsoft Word or PDF
• Contact:               recruiting@bcrea.bc.ca