Job Description

Campus Location: New Westminster
Regular / Term: Regular
Closing Date: Open until filled with a first review of candidates on November 10
Position Summary
We are looking for a strategic and creative communicator to join our team as a Manager, Communications & Engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for storytelling, collaboration and building meaningful connections across an organization and with its communities. Reporting to the VP, Brand, Commuications & Engagement, the Manager leads the development and delivery of stratetiv communications that support JIBC's goals and strengthen its reputation. The role oversees internal communications and the Institute's intranet strategy to ensure employees are informed, engaged and connected, while also enhancing JIBC's external profile through proactive media, government and communicaty commuications.
In this role, you will develop and implement clear, engaging and inclusive communucations that reflect JIBC's values and advance instutuional priorties. You will lead a small, talented team to deliver compelling contect, strength employee engagement and ensure consisten messaging across all channels. The position also provides leadership in media relations and issues management, prepares key messages and advocacy materials and supports executive communications. As a leader, you will foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, provide guidance and mentorship and champion JIBC's commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization.
This role is ideal for a commuications professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a strong ability to craft strategic messages that inspire connection and build trust. The successful candidate will bring exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, strong judgement and a depp understading of how effective communication strengthens engagement, culture and reputation.
Qualifications & Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in communciations, public relations, journalism or a related field
• Minimim of five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations or media relations, preferable in a public sector or post-secondary environment
• An equivalent combination of educaton and experience may be considered
• Proven ability to lead and implement institution-wide communications strateges
• Proven leadership and team development abilities, with experience mentoring communications professional and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Experience and strategic expertise in media relations, including proactive reputation-building, high-level stakeholder engagement, spokesperson preparation and the management of complex, sensitive, or high-profile issues
• Strong understanding of government and or public sector communications, with demonstrated success in developing impactful briefing materials, advocacy toos and key messages that advace instituional priorities
• Advanced knowledge of digitial and social media strategy, including audience engagment, content development and analytics
• Exceptional strategic writing, editing and verbal communicatin skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive messages for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and project leadership skills, with the capacity to manage multiple prioirities with a high degree of independence and adapt to evolving needs

About JIBC
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who'll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture - supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.
As a JIBC employee, you'll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study - from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis - as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.
What JIBC Offers:
We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.
Salary Range:
$85,711 to $114,281 annually - Fair Comparison Excluded Compensation Salary Grid 10
The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowledge, qualifications and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range. (Remove for Faculty Equivalent keep for Excluded)
*Position is under review to be determined for exclusion.
Posting date:
October 28, 2025
Closing date:
Open until filled with a first review of candidates on November 10
Position Type:
Fair Comparison
Position Number:
1000482
Employment Type:
Full-Time Regular
Work Arrangements:
This is a regular full-time (35 hours per week) position. The successful candidate must be within a commutable distance to the JIBC New Westminster campus. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.

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