
Engagement, Communication & Marketing Lead
- Kelowna, BC
- 73.000-91.300 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Plans, develops, and leads an ongoing communications and marketing strategy with external stakeholders including new and existing customers, industry partners and prospective career seekers.
- Leads ongoing internal engagement/operational communications strategy for a 1200+ strong workforce in four Canadian locations supporting KF Aerospace’s commercial and defence business MRO operations, flying operations, sales & leasing – including quarterly meetings & annual reports
- Supports (and/or may develop and plan) the Community Relations Strategy in all four of KF’s operational locations and as part of a national ecosystem in the Canadian aerospace and defence community. Devises and executes an ongoing annual and multi-year plan to enhance KF’s brand and reputation as a community partner.
- Supports KF’s Government Relations strategy as required in local and national level lobbying and awareness campaigning (e.x. FAcT, STTC, and P-8 Poseidon Programs). Liaise with offices of local, provincial and national politicians. Serve as main POC with consultants firms as needed.
- Leads and collaborates on long-term implementation/refresh cycles of communication tools and processes, including website/intranet refreshes, new/additional social media platforms, marketing tools, implementation of new technologies (i.e. AI and generative content); updates to cultural initiatives such as GBA+, 50-30 Challenge and Indigenous participation program.
- Collaborates on implementation of KF’s Indigenous Relations Strategy to increase awareness of the opportunities at KF and in aviation for Indigenous Peoples, businesses and organizations
- Four-year university degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or Journalism with 1 year of relevant experience; OR
- One-to-Two-year certificate or diploma in Digital Marketing or Public Relations with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Photography/Videography with camera and smartphone with editing skills
- Experience with websites, social media, and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) an asset
- Proficient with at least one of the following: Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher or Photoshop is required
- Strong writing skills is required
- Must be highly motivated and self-disciplined
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills are required
- Experience using Google tools (Analytics, Adwords) an asset
- Don’t have to be aviation buff (but it helps!)
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn critical for this role
- Communications and Marketing
- KF Aerospace’s senior executives including CEO, President, Chief Corporate Services Officer, VP Defence Program, VP Business Development, VP Aircraft & Legal, Director of Human Resources
- KF Aerospace’s operational manager and leads in various hangars and departments and site manager/leads/leaders at all site locations
- KF’s Continuous Improvement Team and Manager/lead
- KF Aerospace customers and various stakeholders
- Consultants and agencies hired to assist in ongoing projects
- Health and Dental
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
- Paid vacation and Personal time off
- The opportunity to bank overtime
- Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- A bonus program based on organizational performance