Communications Coordinator

Position: Communications Coordinator
Reports To: Director, Communications
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Full Time (12mo contract)
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and results-driven individual for the position of Communications Coordinator. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a sixth consecutive year in 2025. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.
Job Summary
The Communications Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the team by leveraging their Adobe CC experience and strong organizational skills. By working in an internal marketing and communications team, they will be exposed to all areas of marketing and communications across all areas of delivery. In particular, the role is responsible for producing print and digital collateral and supporting the organization’s robust social media strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Produce Print & Digital Collateral

1. Update, resize, and refresh graphics as needed for various communications channels and initiatives, including e-newsletters, social media, and web.
2. Be the primary contact for internal stakeholders regarding basic graphics update requests and for templates and logos usage.
3. Support the Senior Graphics Designer in the ideation and production of new and existing print and digital collateral.
4. Maintain brand consistency by ensuring that all design work aligns with CPABC’s internal brand guidelines, ensuring a consistent visual identity.
5. Coordinate print projects with print shop and internal stakeholders as needed.

Contribute to Social Media Strategy

1. Interact with followers and respond to messages, inquiries, and comments, with supervision from Communications Specialist.
2. Create engaging social media content (video and graphic) in collaboration with the Communications Specialist.
3. Edit short-form video content for social media applications.
4. Schedule recurring social media content and act as back-up for Communications Specialist for other content scheduling.
5. Support Communications Specialist to research and identify trends that can be adopted by the organization, and ideation of social media marketing content for various initiatives.
6. Provide social media coverage at events, including convocation, financial literacy sessions, and recruitment events.

Provide Administrative Support

1. Edit and produce podcast episodes.
2. Maintain a current project schedule for the Communications team and various internal groups to ensure key milestones and timelines are followed.
3. Manage the Communications Team’s library of stock imagery and commissioned photography.
4. Complete other administrative tasks as required, including uploading videos to YouTube and compiling data for reporting.
5. Act as back up publisher for CPABC Newsroom.
6. Provide on-site support at video and photoshoots.

And other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.
Key Requirements
Knowledge and Experience

1. Post-Secondary qualification in Arts, Business, Communications, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated Skills And Abilities

1. Intermediate level proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Auditions).
2. Intermediate level proficiency with M365 (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel).
3. Experience in using social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) and social media content management system (e.g. Emplifi, Sprout, or Hootsuite).
4. Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision.
6. Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Strong project management and time management skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills And Abilities

1. One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or similar role would be preferred.
2. Experience in interpreting and following brand guidelines.
3. Experience or familiarity with Capcut or similar video editing applications.
4. Experience or familiarity with print production.
5. Experience with web and simple HTML coding (e.g. WordPress).

The starting annual salary for this position is between $50,850.00 and 60,350.00 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.
If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online Careers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Our Team? CPABC Offers An Entrepreneurial Environment With a Competitive Compensation Package. At CPABC We Live Our Core Values

1. We Are Open
2. We Work Together
3. We Communicate
4. We Improve Every Day
5. We Are Professional
6. We Laugh and Celebrate

About CPABC
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a fifth consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2024.