JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster

Salary Range

Pay Band 11 (Minimum- $94,443, Control Point- $125,924, Maximum- $138,516). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Communications is responsible for implementing internal and external communications strategies and activities at the College, including researching, planning, managing, monitoring and measuring the impact of communications and other related functions. The Manager works closely with, and reports to the Director, Marketing and Communications.

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 and work 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

For more benefits information, click here**!**

WHAT IT TAKES

• Established professional credibility as evidenced by a degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in a related area of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of five years of experience at a management level in communications;
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with communications strategies, practices, and techniques;
• Proven record of leading a team of professional communicators;
• Excellent organizational, analytical and leadership skills;

For the Full Job Description, click here.

Additional Information

This temporary, full-time position is available starting August 4, 2026 as coverage for a maternity/parental leave. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a flexibility for hybrid arrangements in conversation with the Director, Marketing & Communications and based on operational need. Travel between Douglas College’s campuses may be required.

Posting Number

02758SA

Position Title

Manager, Communications

Anticipated Start Date

08/04/2026

End Date

09/10/2027

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

05/28/2026

Close Date

06/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Maximum Number of References

3

Minimum Number of References

3

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 June 12, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.