Communications Specialist

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation builds economic opportunity and long-term prosperity for the Squamish Nation. Through real estate, partnerships, and business development, we are creating lasting value for current and future generations. We are looking for a Communications Specialist who is an exceptional storyteller that can match the pace and ambition of our team. You’re the right fit if you can take complex ideas, projects, and business initiatives and quickly turn them into clear, engaging brand-aligned content that connects with people.

This is an exciting opportunity to help tell the story of Indigenous economic development and one of the most ambitious portfolios in the country. Every day, you'll help share stories about the work being done to create opportunity, prosperity, and lasting wealth for Squamish People. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, quick thinker, adept task manager and collaborative team player. They are curious, proactive, organized, have an eye for design, driven to produce gold standard deliverables, and always looking for new ways to engage audiences through compelling content and meaningful communications. Those who are agile and can manage competing deadlines and emerging priorities will do well in this role. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, this role supports communications across the organization – and plays a lead role in driving communications, helping to inform, engage, and build trust with employees, community members, customers, residents, partners, investors, and the public.

Key Responsibilities
Storytelling & Content Creation

• Create compelling written and visual content for social media, websites, newsletters, presentations, speeches, video scripts, and corporate communications.
• Identify stories across Nch’ḵay̓'s businesses, projects, and partnerships and bring them to life through engaging content.
• Translate complex business, development, and economic information into content that is clear, honest, and accessible.
• Work closely with designers, photographers, videographers, and subject matter experts to develop content that reflects our values and voice.
• Contribute creative ideas for campaigns, content series, and storytelling opportunities that grow awareness and engagement.
• Ensure all content is accurate, consistent, delivered on time, and aligned with Nch’ḵay̓'s brand standards.
• Assist with content planning, scheduling and task management.

Internal Communications

• Develop and deliver internal communications that keep employees informed, connected, and aligned.
• Draft leadership messages, organizational updates, announcements, and employee communications.
• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Help ensure important information is communicated clearly across the organization.
• Manage internal communications requests (both ad hoc and planned) and quickly deliver organizational messaging through multiple channels.

External Communications

• Support media relations activities, including media monitoring, press releases, media inquiries, and interview coordination.
• Develop communications materials for projects, partnerships, and business initiatives.
• Assist with reputation management and issues communications planning.
• Support the delivery of communications campaigns and public-facing initiatives.
• Develop and activate communications plans, delivering outputs on time.

Community Communications

• Draft and distribute communications for Squamish Nation-facing initiatives, projects, announcements, and engagement opportunities.
• Help translate business and development information into accessible communications for Squamish People.
• Support community engagement activities through clear and thoughtful communications materials.
• Ensure communications reflect the values, priorities, and interests of the Nation.
• Serve as a key contact for the Nation’s communications team, sharing assets to assist with content development.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• A strong ability to make complex information easy to understand.
• Creative thinking and a passion for developing engaging content.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• A team-first mindset and willingness to support others when needed.
• Excellent organizational and task management skills, including attention to detail.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• An interest in Indigenous economic development, community building, and meaningful storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, content creation, or a related field.
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience creating content across multiple channels and formats.
• Experience working with social media platforms, content management systems, and digital communications tools.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations, and general knowledge about Indigenous communities within Canada.
• Photography, video, graphic design, or multimedia content creation skills are considered an asset.