Communications Manager

Learn. Develop. Succeed • Vancouver, BC

5d • CA$60,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Learn. Develop. Succeed. is one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing education nonprofits, supporting more than 1,250 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 100,000 learners across Canada. Joining 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 with community 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; and 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 position is responsible for managing integrated communications and marketing campaigns, developing and 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.

Requirements

• 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, or related field.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

Nice To Haves

• 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 inclusive, equitable, and neuroaffirming practices and a genuine interest in supporting the mission and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• 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 visibility objectives through strategic communications and marketing activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness and engagement among families, educators, professionals, community organizations, and supporters.
• 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.
• 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 to identify and share impactful stories.
• Ensure messaging remains audience-focused, compelling, and aligned with brand and values.
• Manage communications and marketing projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate timelines, approvals, resources, and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Establish and maintain systems that support effective communications planning and execution.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure communications efforts are coordinated and impactful.
• 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.
• Support media outreach initiatives and communications opportunities.
• Draft media materials, story pitches, and communications resources.
• Identify opportunities to elevate Learn. Develop. Succeed.’s profile through strategic communications and thought leadership initiatives.
• Support awareness-building efforts that position the organization as a trusted leader in inclusive and neuroaffirming education.
• Tasks outside of those explicitly outlined may be expected during times of increased need.

Benefits

• Financial support for relocation is available.
• $1,000 RRSP contribution (2026).
• Paid vacation commensurate with 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
• Neuroaffirming and inclusive workplace
• Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree