Bilingual Communications Specialist - Jobs in British Columbia

Job Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places, and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Communications is an integral part to making that happen. We are looking for a proven communications professional who is keen to take initiative and contribute to the high performing, award-winning YVR Communications Team, which is responsible for promoting, protecting, and enhancing YVR’s reputation and advancing our strategic plan in service of the community and economy that supports it.Position overviewWe have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Bilingual Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the successful candidate must be fluent in Canada’s official languages (French and English) and will be responsible for planning and executing corporate communications programs and media relations activities that support Vancouver Airport Authority’s business objectives and target key external stakeholders.The Bilingual Communications Specialist is an important role with the successful candidate proactively identifying opportunities to advance the organization’s priorities through strategic communications activities. This includes sharing ideas, developing and executing communications plans, creating and/or leading the development of content (both written and visual in French and English), and fostering relationships with media and our community.Key responsibilities:Promote, protect and enhance the reputation and YVR brand through corporate communications, media relations, and issues management activities.Collaborate with all departments and stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive communications plans.Produce and disseminate written materials for internal and external publications and all online communications tools, including the website, social media and intranet, as well as proofread, edit, and/or facilitate translation of these materials.Handle media inquiries, provide key talking points and coach executives prior to media interviews; draft media materials including news releases, backgrounders, corporate positions on various matters, and speeches.Assist with issues management on behalf of the organization, identify, monitor, and execute response strategies as well as assist with development, revision, and testing of the Airport Authority’s Crisis Communications Plan.Share responsibility of 24/7 media and social media coverage with key members of the team.Key qualifications:Three to five years of experience in communications with an agency or corporation, supplemented by a degree in Communications or a related field (or a combination of a diploma in Journalism or Public Relations and experience in public relations); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Excellent written and verbal communications skills (in both French and English) with experience writing media materials, articles, speeches, and other types of business communications for a variety of audiences—technical writing an asset.Working knowledge of issues management and crisis communications response required (operations experience an asset) as well as knowledge of coordinating successful local and national media relations, and experience handling sensitive and confidential issues.A strong understanding of how earned, owned, paid, and social media can work independently and together to advance the organization’s goals.Strong organizational skills, keen sense of priorities, and ability to work under pressure and meet very tight deadlines in an environment with conflicting priorities.Excellent analytical and reporting skills.This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.Who We Are YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive. We strive to provide an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities, allowing us to better serve them.Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. We want to make sure you truly belong and help you reach your full potential. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.Join us on this journey as we continue to transform our airport to better serve our communities.