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Built on more than 75 years of service in local communities, Prospera Credit Union is a community-based, purpose-driven organization that offers a full range of financial products and services. Prospera is one of the largest credit unions in British Columbia, with approximately $6.7 billion in assets and 120,000 members. With 26 branches, Prospera is proud to serve communities throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Okanagan. It's our vision to help build vibrant, healthy communities, thriving local enterprises and financially empowered people. Learn more about us at prospera.ca.
We're looking for a talented writer and editor, creative storyteller and strategic thinker who can help to communicate our strategy and key programs, boost our team's engagement and support our efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across Prospera. The ideal candidate is curious by nature, loves to learn and try new things, and is a strong collaborator.
The Communications Specialist is responsible for Prospera's weekly internal newsletter and many of the stories and content on the intranet, helps to manage an internal communications calendar and provides strategic and tactical communications support on diverse programs and initiatives. This individual also contributes to the Annual Report and some press releases, as well as collaborates occasionally with the Marketing team on external communications
What you bring:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field.
- Experience: Three or more years in a corporate communications role.
- Skills:
- Understands best practices and processes in internal communications, and can determine the best communications approach and channel, based on the subject, audience and urgency
- Excellent writing and editing skills (stories, FAQs, remarks…)
- A demonstrated team player who enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues across departments
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Advanced computer and desktop publishing skills
- Self-starter with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
- High degree of judgment, professionalism and discretion
- Detail oriented
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Our Values
Cultivate trusting relationships: We are local at heart, aligned in our purpose to help our members, communities, and team thrive.
Empower and enable others: We give each other the space, trust, and tools to succeed.
Lead with curiosity: We approach all circumstances with curiosity and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.
Embrace change and execute with purpose: We plan with agility, take action, and pivot to deliver results.
Thrive as One Team: We collaborate because it strengthens us.
What's in it for you?
Inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace: All team members are valued, respected and heard. We learn from each other's differences, gaining strength through our people and our perspectives.
Training and support. We set our employees up for success with training and continued support and access to resources throughout employment.
Career advancement! We're committed to our employees' growth and development and we want to see you soar.
Fun and camaraderie. We care deeply about our members and our employees, and we want the hours you spend with us to be fun, rewarding and sometimes lighthearted. We like to work hard, play hard, have fun and be there for each other.
Show me the money! We offer competitive pay, a personalized benefits program, and a generous defined contribution pension plan.
Community Focused. We care about giving back to the communities we live, work and play in. We participate in many community minded activities throughout the year.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion is part of everything we do, and we're on a continuous journey to ensure every employee and members feels like they #BelongAtProspera.
If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
