Communications and Collaboration Lead

Switch

. Provide strategic communications advice across SWITCH BC .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,770 - CA$107,789 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, partner engagement, and collaboration within multi-partner organizations. Proficient in developing and implementing communications plans and systems for tracking and reporting partner feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic CommunicationsPartner EngagementCollaboration Systems DevelopmentCommunications PlanningPublic Relations Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Communications Plans DevelopmentPublic EngagementProject ManagementContent CreationData Tracking and Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingJudgment and DiscretionFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365WordPressSharePointCanvaAdobe Creative Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

IAP2 Canada Certificate in Public ParticipationCertified Public Participation ProfessionalCanadian Public Relations Society Accreditation in Public Relations

Industry Keywords

Multi-Partner OrganizationCollaboration StrategyEngagement ApproachesOrganizational MessagingPsychological Health and Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic communications advice across SWITCH BC
Support a coordinated, organization-wide approach to collaboration and partner engagement
Advise leaders and program teams on communications strategy, messaging, engagement approaches, and information sharing
Produce communications plans, website content, newsletters, brochures, reports, speeches, educational materials, social media posts, monthly program summaries, videos, and presentations
Plan and host events
Lead SWITCH BC’s organization-wide collaboration strategy
Develop and maintain systems to capture, organize, track, and report partner feedback, advice, questions, and emerging issues
Maintain records of partner engagement and feedback for planning, decision-making, reporting, and follow-up
Identify collaboration opportunities and ensure partner input is considered and communicated
Identify themes and trends in partner feedback and provide summaries and insights to leadership and program teams
Build and maintain productive partner relationships and support timely follow-up
Establish common collaboration tools, templates, processes, and practices
Develop clear, accessible, audience-appropriate content for internal and external audiences
Coordinate communications activities with program teams
Support campaigns, announcements, events, reports, and initiatives from planning through evaluation
Maintain communications and engagement records and support consistent organizational messaging
Align communications with SWITCH BC’s brand, priorities, and standards
Provide communications support to the Psychological Health and Safety Program
Support communications planning and engagement with Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and other program partners
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Business Administration
At least seven (7) years of relevant experience
Experience working within a collaborative multi-partner organization is considered a strong asset
IAP2 Canada Certificate in Public Participation (P2) or Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) is considered an asset
Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation is considered an asset
Equivalent training/work experience in public engagement and collaboration
Proficiency in developing and implementing communications plans and strategies
Demonstrated ability to support partner engagement, collaboration, advisory groups, working groups, or similar multi-party initiatives
Strong ability to establish collaboration and engagement systems for documenting, organizing, tracking, and reporting on partner feedback
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience with WordPress, SharePoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital communications tools is an asset
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment
Flexibility to adapt priorities and respond effectively to changing organizational needs
Must reside in British Columbia; only candidates living in BC will be interviewed
Travel for occasional in-person events within BC is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous extended health benefits with no waiting period
Long-term disability benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Paid vacation (20 days per year - prorated in first year)
Sick leave allowances
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and membership opportunities
Pension and benefits portability options may be available for current health sector employees