Communications Manager

Learn. Develop.Succeed. is one of British Columbias fastest-growing education nonprofits supporting more than 1250 children youth and adults with learning and other brain-based differences.

Through innovative evidence-informed programming and our groundbreaking RISE Next Generation AI initiative we are working to transform how individualized instruction is delivered and supported with the long-term potential to reach over 100000 learners across Canada.

Learn more about our mission andimpacthere: us means becoming part of a passionate collaborative team that is committed to innovation impact and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to:

• Help transform educational outcomes for children youth adults and families.
• Build meaningful relationships withcommunity partners educators supporters and more.
• Contribute to a rapidly growing organization with ambitious goals and national impact.
• Work alongside dedicated educators researchers engineers and nonprofit leaders.
• Play a key role in advancing innovative solutions that combine human connection with emerging technologies.
• Grow professionally while helping shape the future of a mission-driven organization.

Purpose of Position

The Communications Manager plays a vital role in planning developing coordinating and executing communications and marketing initiatives that support strategic priorities.

This positionis responsible formanaging integrated communications and marketing campaignsdevelopingand executing promotional strategies coordinating communications projects and ensuring effective reach and engagement of key audiences across British Columbia and Canada.

The Communications Manager serves as the bridge between strategy and execution translating organizational priorities into campaigns communications initiatives marketing activities and public-facing materials that support program growth instructor recruitment supporter engagement brand awareness and organizational visibility.

Principal Roles and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Senior Manager Communications the communications team advancement and education team members you offer foundational support to our communications and marketing activities in the following key areas:

Communications and Marketing Strategy

Collaborate with the Senior Manager Communications to develop integrated communications and marketing plans aligned with organizational priorities.

Translate organizational goals into targeted campaigns and promotional initiatives.

Support awareness recruitment enrollment engagement and visibilityobjectivesthrough strategic communications and marketing activities.

Identifyopportunities to increase awareness and engagement among families educators professionals community organizations and supporters.

Campaigns Development and Marketing Execution

Develop and manage integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support organizational priorities.

Coordinate campaign planning timelines deliverables and implementation.

Support promotional initiatives that extend beyond digital channels including community outreach print materials presentations events partnerships and grassroots awareness-building efforts.

Develop communications and marketing materials that support program growth instructor recruitment and organizational visibility.

Ensure marketing activities are coordinated across departments and aligned with organizational goals.

Content and Storytelling

Lead the development of content that supports communications and marketing initiatives.

Write and coordinate newsletters website content articles campaign messaging scripts promotional materials and other communications assets.

Collaborate with staff instructors learners families and community partners toidentifyand share impactful stories.

Ensure messagingremainsaudience-focused compelling and aligned with brand and values.

Communications Operations and Project Management

Manage communications and marketing projects from concept to completion.

Coordinate timelines approvals resources and deliverables across multiple initiatives.

Establish andmaintainsystems that support effective communications planning and execution.

Work collaboratively across teams to ensure communications efforts are coordinated and impactful.

Brand Publications and Promotional Assets

Coordinate the development and production of communications and marketing materials.

Oversee printed materials publications promotional resources and branded assets.

Manage vendor relationships related to communications and marketing projects.

Support stewardship of the brand across all public-facing communications.

Ensure consistency in messaging visual identity and organizational representation.

Media and Public Relations Support

Support media outreach initiatives andcommunicationsopportunities.

Draft media materials story pitches and communications resources.

Identifyopportunities to elevate Learn. through strategic communications and thought leadership initiatives.

Support awareness-building efforts that position the organization as a trusted leader in inclusive andneuroaffirmingeducation.

Tasks outside of those explicitly outlined may be expected during times of increased need

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications Marketing Public Relations Journalism Education or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications marketing campaign management public relations orrelatedfield.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications and marketing initiatives that support organizational growth awareness engagement or recruitment goals.
• Experience managing multiple projects priorities and stakeholders simultaneously with the ability to move work from concept through implementation.
• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with experience creating content for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Experience developing marketing and promotional materials across print digital web email and community-based channels.
• Strong understanding of audience engagement brand development and strategic communications principles.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams subject matter experts external vendors and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and take ownership of projects and outcomes.
• Experience in a nonprofit education community-based or mission-driven organization is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with digital communications platforms website content management systems email marketing tools CRM systems project management software and design collaboration tools is considered an asset.
• A commitment to inclusiveequitable andneuroaffirmingpractices and a genuine interest in supporting the mission and values of the organization.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite
• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

Competencies

• Strong strategic marketing and communications thinking with the ability to translate organizational priorities into effective campaigns and communications initiatives.
• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Demonstrated experience planning coordinating and executing integrated communications and marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities timelines stakeholders and deliverables simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to move projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities including the capacity to prioritize work and respond effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A proactivesolutions-oriented approach with the initiative toidentifyopportunities solve problems and drive work forward independently.
• A strong understanding of audience engagement brand awareness and marketing principles including how communications support growth recruitment participation and organizational visibility.
• Adaptability and resilience with the ability to manage competing priorities and evolving organizational needs.
• High levelsof professionalism discretion and accountability.
• A commitment to inclusiveneuroaffirming andequitablepractices that align with the mission and values of LDS.
• Alignment with the organizations mission and values
  
  

Startdate: July 20 2026; later start date is possible for an ideal candidate

Reports to: Senior Manager Communications

Hours of work: 40 working hours per week Monday to Friday

• Approximate schedule could be anywhere from 8:30 a.m./10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m./7:00 p.m. Pacific Time
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings or weekends
  

What We Offer

• Salary range: $60000 -65000 peryearcommensuratewith experience and a forty (40) hour work week. The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum starting salary. The top of the pay range is for a successful candidate who is an advancement and fundraising expert with a combination of experience and competencies to perform these job duties at an expert level.
• Financial support for relocation is available.
• $1000 RRSP contribution (2026). For reference our organization is currently researching whether and how we mayparticipatein retirement savings/pension plan options. Updates on this may be offered during the interview process.
• Paid vacationcommensuratewith experience (starting at 5-6%) plus paid office closure from December 25 - Jan 1 each year which does not count toward your vacation entitlement
• Benefits entitlement after three months that includes Extended Health and Dental and Travel as well as AD&D CI LTD and life insurance
• Neuroaffirmingand inclusive workplace
• Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity fornew approachesand growth
• Opportunities for team-wide and individual professional learning throughout the year
• On-site vehicle and bicycle parking and on major SkyTrain and bus routes

Location: Vancouver Learning Centre 3292 East Broadway Vancouver BC. Hybrid work-from-home 2 days per week is available after the probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Equity: We are committed to employment equity and believe that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ethnic and cultural backgrounds sexual orientations abilities and life experiences to apply.

To complete your application you will need to:

- Upload a resume and a personalized cover letter.

- Answer written-response questions about your experience. If you prefer to answer these questions in an audio recording please email a recording to

Expectations and Working Conditions

• Position will involvelong periodsof sitting and using office equipment
• Frequent interruptions from team members/donors depending on the working location
• Depending on time of day working location may be loud and busy

Join us in helping transform learning and life outcomes for thousands of children youth adults and families.

We thank all applicants for their interest.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and early applications are encouraged.

Required Experience:

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