Job Description 

Catholic Cemeteries is seeking a dynamic committed individual to join the team as a Communications Coordinator. 

The Communications Coordinator advances key initiatives by developing and executing communication strategies that promote pre‑need planning, community events, and ministry offerings across Gardens of Gethsemani and St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Based in Surrey, this role oversees day‑to‑day digital and print outreach including email, social media, advertising, and community engagement while collaborating closely with a team of communications professionals 

Responsibilities 

• Promote Catholic Cemeteries’ mission of hope, healing, and compassionate care;
• Communicate initiatives that support families with pre-need planning, grief support, and pastoral outreach;
• Create clear, pastoral, and compelling content for email, social media, web, digital ads, and print;
• Produce videos, graphics, and photo content for digital channels;
• Maintain and update website content following best practices;
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns for events, services, and programs;
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers at the archdiocese, parishes, cemeteries, and ministries;
• Assist with event materials, signage, and photography as needed;
• Support on-site key events as required;
• Liaise regularly with the Marketing Manager and Cemetery management.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience, education and training:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field;
• 2–3 years of experience in marketing or communications;
• Experience creating content for social media, email, and digital campaigns;
• Familiarity with CRM or email marketing platforms is an asset;
• Basic graphic design or video editing experience is an asset;
• Experience in a service-oriented environment is an asset.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills with a pastoral, compassionate tone;
• Ability to plan and implement marketing and communications campaigns;
• Strong organizational and project management skills;
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities;
• Proficiency with social media platforms and digital content creation;
• Basic knowledge of digital advertising tools and analytics;
• Basic design and video editing skills using Adobe Creative Suite is an asset;
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Comfortable engaging with families, parishes, and community partners;
• High level of discretion, professionalism, empathy, and customer service;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• General awareness of current issues affecting the Archdiocese of Vancouver and the Catholic Church.

Conditions of Employment

• Active member of a Catholic parish;
• Exhibits fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic church;
• Ability to meet the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s Safe Environment policies;
• Must be compliant with all applicable personnel policies.

Working Environment 

• This is a full-time position. Core office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM;
• Occasional evening and weekend work as required: frequent weekend work during busy campaign periods such as Hallowtide, Eastertide, and Open House events;
• Occasional travel to the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver is required; 
• Comprehensive group extended health and dental benefits and pension plan offered;
• Salary range: $55-65,000.00 per annum.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Please submit a résumé and cover letter with “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line to:

Human Resources Office

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rcav.org/employment 
 
 Thank you for your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.