Based in Trail, BC, in the beautiful West Kootenays and on the traditional territory of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Syilx and Secwepemc peoples, the Skills Centre is hiring a Communications and Marketing Manager.

The position pays $70,000 – $78,000 per year and comes with generous health, dental, RRSP and professional development support.

This position is based on-site at the Skills Centre’s newly renovated office building in downtown Trail.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Marketing Manager is responsible for the development of the strategic direction of the organization’s branding and marketing initiatives and leads the design, development and implementation of the communications and marketing plan using a variety of communication channels.

In addition to providing content, the Communications and Marketing Manager identifies changing marketing environments, evaluates outcomes and adjusts strategy as required to ensure goals are achieved.

The Communications and Marketing Manager is also a valued member of the Skills Centre leadership team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Communication

• Leads, develops and implements a communications and marketing strategy that aligns with the Skills Centre’s strategic priorities.
• Develops content for all communications channels including press releases, blog and web content etc.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other not-for-profit, educational facilities and other community organizations and employers and liaises as needed to strengthen brand and the Skills Centre’s reputation.
• Supports, reviews and edits completed proposal packages.

Marketing

• Develops and implements plans to grow the brand, digitize and integrate new tools, technologies and channels.
• Identifies changing marketing environments, evaluates outcomes and adjusts strategy as required to ensure goals are met.
• Responsible for providing direction on channel design, marketing and promotions, analytics and research, communication, brand image and community engagement.
• Monitors media for mentions of the Skills Centre, trends and impacts that might affect the Skills Centre or inform future programming and services.
• Works with design companies/agencies to manage the website, portal and other projects.

Leadership

• Provides support and training on all marketing and communications initiatives to team members. Provides training to clients as required.
• Responsible for providing direction on channel design, marketing and promotions, analytics and research, communication, brand image and community engagement.
• Serves as lead on all marketing and communications for the Skills Centre’s programs, services and initiatives.
• Participates in the Skills Centre leadership team.

Please send applications to careers@skillscentre.ca

How to Apply

If you are a communications and marketing practitioner and are passionate about building a strong, vibrant and inclusive community we want to hear from you!

Your application should include your resume, a cover letter and 2-3 samples from your communications and/or marketing portfolio.

The deadline for submitting your application is May 31^st at 5.30pm PST, and the target start date is between July 2^nd to 7^th,  2025.

Applications received after the submission deadline will not be considered.

The Skills Centre is a living wage employer, practices employment equity and is dedicated to building a workforce that accurately reflects our community and the experiences of our residents.

We encourage applications from Indigenous People, Black People, People of Colour, women, people with disabilities, youth, members of the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, new immigrants, refugees, and members of other minorities.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At the Skills Centre we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.