Student, Communications and Engagement

Role: Student, Communications & Engagement 

Reports to: Director, Communications & Engagement
Work Arrangement: Remote within British Columbia
Type: Term from June 29 – August 29, 2026; 35 hours per week
Wage: $22.50 per hour

Posting open until: Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm PST

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

About NNPBC

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) is the professional association representing all four nursing designations in BC – Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).

NNPBC is home for nurses in BC, transforming health and health systems through the breadth of nursing expertise. NNPBC supports and promotes excellence in all domains of nursing practice and enables nurses to lead, influence, and transform health, the health care system, health and social policy, and the nursing profession itself.

NNPBC is committed to truth and reconciliation, guided by the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism practice standards for nurses in BC. We actively advance the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, the recommendations from In Plain Sight, and the Calls to Action and Calls to Justice from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and MMIWG report. Our work is multigenerational, and we are dedicated to meaningful, ongoing reconciliation efforts. A personal and professional commitment to culturally safer practices, cultural humility, anti-racism, justice and equity is core to this role.

Role Summary

NNPBC is seeking a motivated and creative Student, Communications & Engagement.

This is an exciting time to join NNPBC. Alongside our ongoing communications and engagement work, we are preparing to launch a newly redesigned organizational website this summer and are looking for someone eager to support content migration, digital engagement, and the ongoing stabilization and refinement of this important new platform.

This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital communications, social media management, website content, and content development while contributing to the visibility and engagement of our organization.

Reporting to the Director, Communications & Engagement, our Student, Communications & Engagement will assist in maintaining our online presence, supporting outreach activities, and ensuring our communications are accessible, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.

We offer a fully remote work environment and an organizational culture focused on safety, joy, and meaningful contributions to the health of British Columbians through the powerful work of nursing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This role includes a variety of duties, such as:

Website Content and Launch Support

• Support the launch of NNPBC’s new website through content migration, formatting, updates and quality assurance
• Assist with updating webpages, blogs, resource listings and other member-facing content in WordPress
• Help review website content for accuracy, accessibility and consistency

Social Media and Digital Communications

• Generate and schedule social media posts within an established content calendar
• Monitor social media accounts and support audience engagement
• Conduct basic research to support content creation and amplification opportunities
• Keep tools such as Linktree updated with current links and information
• Ensure digital content follows accessibility best practices, including appropriate alt text

Administrative and Team Support

• Maintain organized digital files, spreadsheets and content trackers
• Perform other communications-related tasks as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program in British Columbia, such as Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, English, Writing, Business, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

To perform the role successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Mailchimp, website CMS (e.g., WordPress) and/or Canva is an asset
• An interest in digital engagement, accessibility and inclusive communication practices
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities and contribute to a collaborative team
• A mix of formal education and/or lived, community-based experience that demonstrates readiness to contribute meaningfully to this role

Interested?

Join us in shaping the future of nursing in BC. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting and elevating the largest healthcare profession in British Columbia.

Please apply by Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm PST with a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications and align with NNPBC values. We encourage early applications, as interviews are expected to take place between June 8–11, 2026.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

NNPBC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We recognize that there are a variety of experiences that contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we’d still love to hear from you. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from equity-deserving and underrepresented groups.

We value the time and effort applicants invest in the process and will carefully review all submissions.

Thank you for considering joining us in the work of NNPBC — we look forward to the possibility of working together!