Communications Coordinator

Vancouver, British Columbia

Contac Services Inc. is Canada’s largest direct marketing, print and fulfilment company specializing in personalized 1to1 communications that build brand and customer loyalty. Originally founded in 1978 as a third party logistics company for the travel industry, Contac expanded its services to become the only single-source solution in North America to seamlessly create, produce and deliver personalized 1to1 marketing.

 

Today the company provides the highest quality production, lowest cost and fastest distribution of marketing collateral to major brands around the world. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Contac has facilities in Toronto, Montreal and London. Our goal is to continue to develop and expand both our Company and our people. We are currently seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Vancouver based team.

 

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator will play a support role for the team and will provide day-to-day communications support across all Contac brands.

 

External Communications Support (but not limited to):

• Day-today key communications administrative tasks including (but not limited to) the upkeep of key communications files and folders, both paper and electronic
• Press Release writing, editing and distribution
• Support and coordinate incoming media requests as necessary
• Support and coordinate the monthly press release calendar, media monitoring including Twitter and managing various internal email accounts
• Other duties as assigned

 

Internal Communications Support (but not limited to):

• Writing and editing communication materials and managing the departments intranet portal which is the main communications vehicle for sharing information
• Draft and edit internal communication for multiple audiences including company memos, leadership messages, PowerPoint presentations and various other media
• Tactical execution of special events including but not limited to: holiday functions, agenda planning and event management as required.
• Manage and support ongoing internal projects such as the monthly staff newsletter
• Other duties as assigned

 

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills with social media savvy
• Collaborative work style
• Superior customer service with the ability to relate effectively to co-workers and clients at all levels, internally and externally
• Attention to detail while managing multiple projects and meeting crucial timelines

 

Education and Area of Study:

• At least 2 years communications experience in a deadline driven, fast paced environment
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years business experience, collaborating with multiple stakeholders

 

This is a full time, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday position but will require flexibility to work on call, unusual hours or extended shifts when necessary.

Desire to thrive in a competitive environment, this position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you describe yourself as a team player, enthusiastic, possess a high level of integrity and the willingness to make a significant contribution, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

 

Please send your resume and salary requirements along with a portfolio and/or live links of design work created in the last two years to careers - at - contacservices.com

 

To find out more about Contac Services, please visit www.contacservices.com