Marketing Communications Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range $60,304.00 per annum (with wage increments to a max of $67,630.00 per annum), which includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re a creative storyteller who excels in crafting persuasive content that resonate with our audiences across different mediums. The marketing decisions you make are informed through your meticulous analysis of data and insights, ensuring the visibility of our brand. Your collaborative spirit and solid understanding of strategic marketing and communications make you a valued part of the team. If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Marketing Communications Officer position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• Demonstrated high proficiency in copywriting for print and electronic, including research and interview skills, data analysis for content development, excellent control of style variations for different media formats, tone for different audiences, and accuracy of copy;
• Proven dynamic writer, editor and storyteller;
• Demonstrated high proficiency in editing and proofreading skills, including excellent command of English grammar and punctuation, and a commitment to clear and accurate presentation of material;
• Proven, solid grasp of marketing fundamentals and tactics including proficiency in marketing plan development and project coordination;
• Proven experience in content marketing and social media management across multiple platforms including content plan development, content generation and distribution, reputation management, client relationship management and use of social media management tools;

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Additional Information

• This regular/temporary full-time/part-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting Jan 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the Coquitlam/New Westminster campus; and the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at both campuses.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Posting Number

02643SA

Position Title

Marketing Communications Officer

Anticipated Start Date

01/05/2026

End Date

12/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date 10/16/2025
Close Date 10/23/2025
Open Until Filled No

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 23, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.