We are a small and fast-thinking team of high performers. At Shift, we have a passion for our clients’ business and are as committed to achieving their goals as they are. If you are dedicated to doing meaningful work, and having a laugh while doing it — this might be the place for you.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Contract or Employee role)

We are looking for a communication specialist with up to five years of experience. If you have a degree or diploma in communications, journalism or digital media, and a passion for event management, the preparation of all types of communication collateral, social media analysis and more, we would like to hear from you.

So, what’s the day-to-day look like?

  • Liaise with clients and their target audiences
  • Create content (write and edit web copy, blog stories, support video/podcast production crew)
  • Write speaking notes and association presentations
  • Lead on collateral, including but not limited to brochures, information sheets/fact sheets, case studies, briefing notes newsletters, magazines
  • Organize and host virtual and in-person events
  • Plan and support public engagement activities
  • Manage social media accounts and help assess their impact
  • Coordinate brand ambassadors
  • Pitch and monitor media
  • Measure the success of communication activities and recommend changes to programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Are we a good match? Do you …

  • Love a newsroom-style office where priorities change throughout the day
  • Appreciate multi-sector experience to serve a wonderfully diverse client base
  • Appreciate humour
  • Enjoy human shortcuts and bring a willingness to work in our Banff office p/t
  • Want to start work with us right away
  • Have 1 to 5 years of work experience.

You should know, the ideal team member will be:

  • A lifelong learner, educated in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing
  • An exceptional writer, looking to strengthen their skills
  • A problem-solver at heart, with sound strategic thinking and project management skills
  • Articulate, with great business acumen and an appreciation for process design
  • A creative thinker who handles change with a positive attitude and is graceful under pressure
  • Client focused and an active listener with the ability to deliver multiple projects with a focus on quality and timelines
  • Self-motivated, yet know when peer review and internal collaboration will lead to a better product
  • Up-to-date on industry trends and understanding of new approaches that can make communications more effective
  • Accreditation or membership in IABC and CPRS is considered an asset.

Grow with us. To apply, please send your resume along with a cover letter describing how your passions and our passions will make for a great match to [email protected] by Aug. 31, 2023. While we appreciate all applications, please be aware that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Contact Us

Shift Consulting Inc.
1.403.431.0759
[email protected]
PO Box 16, Banff AB T1L 1A2