Senior Content Strategist (5 Month Contract)

Smart, Savvy + Associates • Vancouver, BC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a content strategist who can make complex subject matter clear, accessible, and actionable. You’ll step into a team that does not need more content, but needs stronger direction, clearer messaging, and a more intentional approach to how content supports business goals. Smart, Savvy + Associates is proudly partnering with Technical Safety BC to hire a Senior Content Strategist on a contract basis. Technical Safety BC is an independent, government-adjacent organization responsible for overseeing the safe installation and operation of technical systems across the province. Their work spans industries including gas, electrical, elevating devices, and rail, with a mandate that directly impacts public safety. Through licensing, incident investigation, and education, they help ensure systems are safe and communities are protected. This role is embedded within a high-performing Marketing and Communications team and will play a key part in shaping how complex, technical information is communicated to the public, industry, and internal stakeholders. This is a strategic role with meaningful scope. You’ll define content frameworks, guide campaign direction, and contribute hands-on to execution where needed.

Requirements

• 6 to 7+ years of experience in content strategy, communications, or a related field
• Proven ability to develop and implement content strategies tied to business outcomes
• Strong experience with campaign planning and multi-channel content execution
• Excellent writing and editing skills across formats and audiences
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level
• Strong judgment and comfort working in complex, evolving environments
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and influencing without authority

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public sector, healthcare, or regulated environments
• Background in behavior change or public awareness campaigns
• Strong understanding of plain language and accessibility principles

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy across key initiatives
• Develop and implement content strategy frameworks aligned with organizational priorities
• Define channel strategy, content mix, and messaging approach across campaigns
• Build and refine messaging architecture to ensure consistency and clarity
• Shape and support high-impact campaigns
• Lead content direction for major initiatives, including public-facing campaigns and high-visibility communications
• Plan content across digital, social, email, and out-of-home channels
• Ensure content supports awareness, understanding, and behavior change
• Create and refine content
• Write and edit both long-form and short-form content across channels
• Translate complex, technical subject matter into clear, accessible language
• Ensure content meets high standards for accuracy, tone, and usability
• Advise, collaborate, and influence
• Partner with internal teams across marketing, digital, regulatory, and risk
• Provide guidance on content formats, channels, and best practices
• Build strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders
• Support performance and optimization
• Contribute to content measurement and performance tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness across channels
• Apply insights to refine content strategy and execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed