Communications Specialist – Sustainable Building Practices

The Communications Specialist position at beBee Careers in Winnipeg, MB focuses on promoting sustainable building practices. Responsibilities include managing a WordPress website, ensuring content accessibility, collaborating on home retrofit content, and assisting with social media and event promotion. Candidates should have experience with WordPress, strong communication skills, and an interest in sustainability. This role is part of Canada Summer Jobs and has specific eligibility criteria.
Sustainable building practices and environmentally responsible development are crucial for creating healthier, more energy-efficient, and environmentally-friendly built environments. As a Communications Coordinator, you will play a vital role in promoting these principles through various initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and update SBM's WordPress website with new content, including videos, blog posts, event listings, and retrofit guides.
• Reorganize and improve site navigation to support a positive user experience.
• Evaluate and ensure all website content meets accessibility standards under Manitoba law.
• Collaborate with team members to format, edit, and post a growing library of home retrofit content.
• Support content development and testing of the Manitoba Home Retrofit Guide.
• Monitor website performance and recommend improvements.
• Assist with social media, newsletters, and event promotion as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
• Pursuing or holding a degree/diploma in Communications, Web Design, Marketing, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Strong experience with WordPress, including content uploading, formatting, and basic layout adjustments.
• Familiarity with website accessibility principles and best practices.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Basic graphic and/or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, simple editing platforms).
• Experience with MailChimp, Buffer, Google Suite, or similar tools is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible environment.
• Interest in sustainability and climate action is a strong asset.

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants must meet specific criteria and should indicate that they do as part of their application: be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and be legally entitled to work in Canada according to provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.