Communications Generalist

You’re a communications professional looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and expertise.  Collaborative and service-minded, you’re willing to push up your sleeves and tackle all kinds of tasks to support your team. You keep a close eye on every detail and deliver high-quality results in everything you do. You’re a strong writer who’s known for being organized and solving problems independently.  

We’re pleased to partner with our client, Victoria Real Estate Board, in their search for a Communications Generalist who can contribute to the research, production, development and delivery of various internal and external communications. This role encompasses a variety of tasks including planning and carrying out meetings and events, writing copy, researching issues, and supporting social media needs.  

About Victoria Real Estate Board 

The Victoria Real Estate Board is an association of approximately 1,600 REALTORS® who work and live in the communities of Greater Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands. The Board provides its members with the tools and education they need to provide the best possible service to their clients.  

About the workplace 

This is a full-time hybrid role that involves working 3 days a week from the Victoria, BC office. It also includes occasional evening or weekend events.  

About the role 

• Produce and update member publications and collateral.
• Design and deliver events, including VREB’s Annual Conference.
• Manage the production of print collateral.
• Create and design content for social and digital campaigns.
• Produce content for newsletters and print materials.
• Assist in the production of online and print advertising campaigns.
• Industry research projects to support policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Provide stakeholder committee support (organization, minutes, etc.)
• Support various internal and external stakeholders needs.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000, and includes extended benefits and three weeks of paid vacation. 

About you  

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a communications, marketing or similar role
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant area (communications, journalism, PR, political science, writing, English, marketing, etc.)
• Proven research, data analysis, and reporting capabilities
• Demonstrated experience managing traditional and digital communications activities, including social media, website, newsletters and print materials
• Superior organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work
• Flexible, creative problem solver, able to manage conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Strong copywriting skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into friendly readable format
• Proactive and focused, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, CRMs and marketing automation software

Smart, Savvy + Associates is a marketing recruitment agency that connects companies with marketing, communications and creative professionals at all levels, from coordinators to C-suite. Based in Vancouver, BC, this team of marketers-turned-recruiters have an in-depth understanding of the industry and work diligently to find best-in-class talent for each search.