Communications & Engagement Lead

Job Title:Communications & Engagement Lead

Status:Full-Time for a 1-year term
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Schedule:Monday- Friday (some evenings and weekends as required)

Salary: $55000 per year

Start Date:May 1 2026
End Date:March 31 2027

Date Posted:April 13 2026
Closing Date:Open until filled

The Opportunity

As the Communications & Engagement Lead reporting to the Senior Manager Marketing and Communications you will play a vital role in amplifying DIVERSEcitys impact and mission through storytelling content creation outreach digital marketing stakeholder and sponsor engagement and business development. You will play an important role in developing and implementing communications content and engagement strategies to profile DIVERSEcitys work and support events campaigns and business development efforts. You will oversee the work of relevant contractors and vendors while working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to create compelling messaging and communications materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative and measurable communications strategies to support public relations events and business development initiatives;
• Implement strategies and develop plans for multimedia video and social media content;
• Research write design and promote marketing communications and thought leadership materials including annual reports publications videos and stakeholder pitch packages;
• Lead the management of all DIVERSEcity social media channels including planning creating and scheduling;
• Handle media relations and government relations for relevant projects;
• Lead business development initiatives such as developing new ideas and plans for fee-based content and resources building stakeholder engagement strategies in pursuit of corporate sponsorships finding and applying for new grants andfunding and devising new fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities along with planning and promoting revenue-generating events;
• Lead DIVERSEcitys outreach efforts including being the liaison with programs to increase visibility at both DIVERSEcity and community events and sites with flexibility to attend evening and weekend events;
• Provides direction and oversight to external vendors and contractors including managing invoicing contract agreements setting deliverables and reviewing performance;
• Manages and monitors budgets and revenues related to communications events and business development and fundraising initiatives;
• Lead marketing plans and content calendars for various program portfolios ensuring consistent and professional communication that fosters positive engagement with funders and partners;
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to align communications strategies with program and organizational goals;
• Exercises independent judgment in planning prioritizing and executing communications and engagement strategies.
• Ensures accountability for outcomes including evaluating effectiveness of strategies and adjusting as needed.
• Other duties to support marketing communication and event planning at DIVERSEcity.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• A minimum of three to five years of experience in communications event planning stakeholder engagement or public relations.
• Bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations or a related field
• Fluent superior writing editing and proofreading skills with published journalism-style writing samples and proven ability to create compelling messaging and materials.
• Ability to follow corporate style guides and ensure brand consistency with a keen attention for detail and proofreading.
• Strong verbal communication and corporate relationship-building skills.
• Experience planning and executing successful events including seeking sponsorships and corporate partners applying for grants and hiring vendors.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with others to achieve goals.
• Experience managing websites social media and other digital communications tools.
• Experience in media and government relations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to facilitate work with a wide range of individuals community and corporate partners and groups from culturally diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently to prioritize plan and produce high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.
• Design and video experience preferred.
• BC Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to work in office three times a week and with flexibility to attend various events on evenings and weekends as operational needs require

A criminal record check is a requirement of employment.

Application Requirements:

To apply please upload yourresumeandcover letteras separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.

To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit Information:

This position is based in our Surrey office and offers a blend of in-office and remote has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work to view our safety plan please visit an organization we continue to monitor public health and safety guidelines in order to maintain a safe working environment for DIVERSEcityâs staff clients and position is not available for sponsorship only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.

A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.

DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions persons with disabilities Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity:

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 46 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment learn English find housing deal with family challenges work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth respect integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.