Job Description

Communications Assistant

- we are growing our team!


Full-time, 12-month Contract


Living Wage based wage of $52,747 annually.

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Who We Are

The GVFB provides assistance to approximately 15,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. We also provide food support to 150 agencies such as housing agencies, women and children's shelters, transition homes and after school programs, which in turn provide hot meals and snacks to thousands of people each week, including people who are unhoused.


Our mission is providing healthy food to those in need. Our vision is A British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation and partnerships. Currently, the GVFB distributes 8.9 M lbs of food each year.

The GVFB is a proud winner of

BC's Top Employers 2025!

The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer!

This recognizes the GVFB's commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

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What We Offer

We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.


This is a full-time, 12-month contract position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a Living Wage base wage of $52,747 annually.


Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!

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Position Overview

This Communications Assistant assists the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator with planning, coordinating, and implementing marketing and communications opportunities, while maintaining key relationships within the organization and external stakeholders to support the GVFB's strategic direction and goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Work with the Communications team to achieve organizational communication goals in alignment with the brand, image, voice, and mission of the GVFB; Conduct client, donor and volunteer interviews to tell our story; Assist with photographing, videoing, and editing content for external communications; Assist with updating the website; Assist with the development of newsletters across the organization; Along with the Communications team, coach staff on how to implement branding components such as templates and the brand guidelines; Assist with the maintenance of the media and visual archives; Support internal communications activities and events; Assist with social media writing content and scheduling posts; Simple graphic design using Canva, Illustrator or other photoshop tools; Other admin tasks as requested by the Communications Manager.
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Personal Attributes and Core Skills

Possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including employees, volunteers, clients, and the public; Demonstrate strong writing skills with emphasis on attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities; Demonstrated ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships, work in a team environment, and build trust.
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Qualifications and Experience

Completion (or in progress) of post-secondary education in Public Relations, Communications, Digital Communications, or related field an asset; 6 months of volunteer, co-op or paid relevant experience is an asset; Demonstrated ability to write and edit clear, engaging, and grammatically correct content; Experience with Windows MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop; Proficiency using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and scheduling tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer; Fundraising and/or non-profit experience is an asset.

We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage you to apply now if you are keen on this opportunity!


A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.

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NOTE:

Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.


Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.