Communications Advisor

Cowichan Tribes

Communications Advisor

Reference No. ADM-COM-CA-0825

PURPOSE: Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Advisor will play a key role in creating and implementing communication strategies and plans to achieve Cowichan Tribes’ communications objectives. The Communications Advisor will work with departments across the organization and partners on a variety of internal, external, digital, and print communications. This is a full-time, permanent position with some local travel required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Cowichan Tribes offers an excellent benefit and pension plan available after successful completion of the probationary period. The position includes paid training, paid vacation and paid sick leave. Depending on experience, the position starts at $39.84-$42.27 per hour ($72,506.52-$76,934.72 annually).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement effective internal and external communication strategies and plans that build relationships with community, staff, and partner organizations, enhance organizational awareness and reputation, and increase audience reach and impact
• Collaborate with and provide expertise to Cowichan Tribes departments, programs, and partners to: navigate communications processes, create and implement communications campaigns, develop accurate content, schedule and track in the communications calendar
• Create marketing and promotional materials, research, draft, and edit a variety of digital/print documents, including correspondence, newsletter content, surveys, and publications, such as the annual report
• Curate social media/app content, schedule posts, and monitor platforms and mobile applications
• Provide support for the current and future versions of the Cowichan Tribes website, including content development and updates, online forms, and performance tracking
• Provide communications support for public sector programs, projects, and infrastructure, community engagement, and governance initiatives
• Track and evaluate performance of communications and media campaigns to inform future strategies and decision-making
• Ensure communication materials are consistent with approved brand guidelines
• Promote cultural protocols, teachings, and support the revitalization of the Hul’q’umi’num’ language through communication initiatives and strategies
• Provide support for department administration, special projects, and events, and as needed, act in place of the Communications Manager
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (please attach all required documents)

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or another relevant field
• Minimum three years’ related work experience, including public sector communications, media relations, community engagement, and events, preferred
• An equivalent combination of related education (i.e. diploma), training, or other qualifications and experience will be considered
• Demonstrated experience implementing communications strategies and plans
• Experience using computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, desktop publishing, and marketing materials
• Experience using digital communications, web and mobile applications, and social media platforms and analytics for public relations purposes
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required
• Experience working in a First Nations community considered an asset
• Valid BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, digital marketing platforms, mobile applications, and other related software, including creating digital forms and surveys
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, website content management systems (CMS) and analytics
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with staff, community and partners
• Excellent research skills and strong attention to detail,
• Strong resourcefulness and problem-solving, curiosity, keen to develop new skills and try new ways of achieving desired outcomes
• Basic photography, video editing, and/or graphic design skills considered an asset
• Ability to travel locally and work flexible hours, including after-hours and weekends, when required
• Knowledge and understanding of Cowichan culture, Hul’q’umi’num’ language and traditions or a willingness to learn is an asset

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references to Human Resources by email or in person before the deadline with the Reference No. included. If you are emailing your application, indicate the Reference No. in the subject line of your email.

Reference No. ADM-COM-CA-0825
Cowichan Tribes Human Resources Department
435 Trunk Road – Unit 302 (third floor)
Duncan, BC, V9L, 2P5
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cowichantribes.com/employment
Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.