New Job Communications Coordinator In British Columbia
Communications Coordinator
Company : FortisBC
Salary : $36.07 an hour
Location : British Columbia
Full Description
Affiliation: MoveUP
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Salary Min: $36.07 Hourly
Temp Duration: 12 Months
We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. Across BC, we have a diverse team of more than 2,500 employees we can’t do without, yet we’re growing as fast as ever.
You may think we’re your standard utility that delivers natural gas and electricity, but we’re also into cool, innovative energy solutions. Think carbon capture, renewable energies and lower-carbon transportation for a start. We believe in creating a cleaner, healthier tomorrow.
If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. You’ll get opportunities to grow, lead, solve, and create. So what are you waiting for? Let’s rethink energy together. Responsibilities
Project Planning
Coordinates the development, production and distribution of corporate and marketing communications:
receives, and reviews requests from the Communications Project Manager or delegate
supports the development of communications plans
suggests appropriate communications, media and advertising strategies
Acts as project leader for communication projects:
Develops and facilitates project plans and schedules to ensure the timely delivery of projects
Ensures project schedules are aligned with the resources available and ensures optimal use of internal resources
Briefs project team of project goals
Coordinates the reviews drafts of copy and proofs from creative, and routes for review
Media Placement
In liaison with media placement agency, advertising agency, or creative/design studios, implements media plans, sets schedules, and provides budget allocations.
Works with the media placement agency to coordinate the approvals of media buy recommendations, placements and advertisement schedules and details.
Ensures creative assets are supplied and sent to the agency in a timely matter.
Ensures advertising schedules are received and budgets checked against overall project budget.
Production Process
Sources, interviews and negotiates with suppliers and production vendors, analyzes quotations to provide cost estimates to internal clients, assesses their work and makes decisions on supplier selection for projects.
Generates purchase requisitions to ensure proper job specifications are provided to outside suppliers, and reconciles invoices against quotations.
Monitor project progress and identify risks, barriers and constraints to project lead and/or manager and work collaboratively with teams to devise solutions.
Documents project phases and creates summary reports for company management.
Tracks and monitors project budgets.
Manages production docket system including library of all production materials.
Coordinate’s the proofreading of materials, and inspection pre-press artwork to ensure quality.
Ensures a FortisBC representative attends press checks as required.
Ensures that all finished advertising materials are sent to clients, suppliers, publications, or other destinations.
Other
Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
Requirements
Completion of a recognized diploma in Business Administration, Communications or related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Minimum of three (3) years directly related and recent experience.
Thorough knowledge of procedures involved in print production, including pre-press and printing technology, digital and social media
Thorough understanding of the use of communications media (collateral, web, advertising - print, radio, TV, online) to achieve client’s objectives.
Ability to assess and evaluate the quality of supplier’s work and evaluate estimates for accuracy.
Strong communications planning and project management skills with sound budgeting and time management skills, including the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision
Demonstrated understanding of project management concepts
Strong knowledge of written and digital project management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proof-reading skills.
Sound knowledge of PC computer. Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and project management software (i.e. Microsoft Project), PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
The safety of our customers and FortisBC family members is our number one priority. Depending on the responsibilities of the job, some employees work remotely and some in office. To ensure the safety of our employees on our job sites, there is strict adherence to our worksite safety plans and social distancing practices. As an essential service provider, we’ll continue to follow the government COVID-19 guidelines and adjust our plans as necessary. As we welcome new employees, our commitment to safety remains for all of our FortisBC family.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Salary Min: $36.07 Hourly
Temp Duration: 12 Months
We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. Across BC, we have a diverse team of more than 2,500 employees we can’t do without, yet we’re growing as fast as ever.
You may think we’re your standard utility that delivers natural gas and electricity, but we’re also into cool, innovative energy solutions. Think carbon capture, renewable energies and lower-carbon transportation for a start. We believe in creating a cleaner, healthier tomorrow.
If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. You’ll get opportunities to grow, lead, solve, and create. So what are you waiting for? Let’s rethink energy together. Responsibilities
Project Planning
Coordinates the development, production and distribution of corporate and marketing communications:
receives, and reviews requests from the Communications Project Manager or delegate
supports the development of communications plans
suggests appropriate communications, media and advertising strategies
Acts as project leader for communication projects:
Develops and facilitates project plans and schedules to ensure the timely delivery of projects
Ensures project schedules are aligned with the resources available and ensures optimal use of internal resources
Briefs project team of project goals
Coordinates the reviews drafts of copy and proofs from creative, and routes for review
Media Placement
In liaison with media placement agency, advertising agency, or creative/design studios, implements media plans, sets schedules, and provides budget allocations.
Works with the media placement agency to coordinate the approvals of media buy recommendations, placements and advertisement schedules and details.
Ensures creative assets are supplied and sent to the agency in a timely matter.
Ensures advertising schedules are received and budgets checked against overall project budget.
Production Process
Sources, interviews and negotiates with suppliers and production vendors, analyzes quotations to provide cost estimates to internal clients, assesses their work and makes decisions on supplier selection for projects.
Generates purchase requisitions to ensure proper job specifications are provided to outside suppliers, and reconciles invoices against quotations.
Monitor project progress and identify risks, barriers and constraints to project lead and/or manager and work collaboratively with teams to devise solutions.
Documents project phases and creates summary reports for company management.
Tracks and monitors project budgets.
Manages production docket system including library of all production materials.
Coordinate’s the proofreading of materials, and inspection pre-press artwork to ensure quality.
Ensures a FortisBC representative attends press checks as required.
Ensures that all finished advertising materials are sent to clients, suppliers, publications, or other destinations.
Other
Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
Requirements
Completion of a recognized diploma in Business Administration, Communications or related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Minimum of three (3) years directly related and recent experience.
Thorough knowledge of procedures involved in print production, including pre-press and printing technology, digital and social media
Thorough understanding of the use of communications media (collateral, web, advertising - print, radio, TV, online) to achieve client’s objectives.
Ability to assess and evaluate the quality of supplier’s work and evaluate estimates for accuracy.
Strong communications planning and project management skills with sound budgeting and time management skills, including the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision
Demonstrated understanding of project management concepts
Strong knowledge of written and digital project management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proof-reading skills.
Sound knowledge of PC computer. Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and project management software (i.e. Microsoft Project), PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
The safety of our customers and FortisBC family members is our number one priority. Depending on the responsibilities of the job, some employees work remotely and some in office. To ensure the safety of our employees on our job sites, there is strict adherence to our worksite safety plans and social distancing practices. As an essential service provider, we’ll continue to follow the government COVID-19 guidelines and adjust our plans as necessary. As we welcome new employees, our commitment to safety remains for all of our FortisBC family.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.