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Pitching an association membership to your organization

You see the value in joining a local professional association but sometimes it can take a little convincing to get financial support from...

Sep 23, 20191 min read

CPRS-VI Happy Hour at Moxie's

As our minds turn to back to school and the new academic year, let's reconnect with our professional community at Moxie's on Yates for...

Aug 11, 20191 min read

Paula Duncan receives Denis Racine Bursary

Genevieve Racine presented Paula Duncan with the Denis Racine Bursary at the CPRS-VI AGM on June 11, 2019.

Jun 22, 20192 min read

2018/19 Annual Report now available

The 2018/19 CPRS-VI annual report is now available. Please let us know what you think!

Jun 10, 20191 min read

2019 AGM with special guest: Russel Lolacher!

Join us for our brief AGM, a fine meal and a thought-provoking presentation from Russel Lolacher, a social media and "social care" consultan

May 12, 20191 min read

Camosun College, Executive Director, Communications and Marketing

Application deadline: March 8, 2019 The department of Communications and Marketing provides an integrated marketing / communications...

Feb 18, 20191 min read

Sometimes, it IS about who you know

Looking to expand your portfolio and make solid connections with others in the local PR community? Volunteering can help you achieve your...

Feb 7, 20192 min read

BC Pension Corporation, Strategic Communcations Advisor

Application deadline: February 7, 2019 The Strategic Communications Advisor reports to the Assistant Director, Plan Communications in the...

Jan 29, 20191 min read

Professional Employees Association, Communications Officer

Application deadline: February 18, 2019 Effective communications and engagement are important values of the Professional Employees...

Jan 29, 20191 min read

You're Invited: May Happy Hour!

Every month, we reserve a table or two at a local eatery, and offer you a chance to drop in and simply connect. We'll put out some appies...

Jan 22, 20191 min read

BC Oil & Gas Commission, Communications Specialist

Application deadline: January 18, 2019 The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) is the provincial single-window regulatory agency with...

Jan 5, 20191 min read

It’s a Wrap for Beyond the Hype 2018!

We promised to keep it real at Beyond the Hype 2018, and that’s what we did. Really awesome – from what we heard from attendees! “On...

Dec 17, 20181 min read

BC Salmon Farmers Association, Manager – Communications, Partnerships and Community

Application deadline: Dec 21. Headquartered in Campbell River, BC (“Salmon Capital of Canada”), the BC Salmon Farmers Association...

Nov 20, 20181 min read

BTH 2018 CEO Panel

This moderated panel lets communications and PR practitioners know what CEOs really think. What are some common mistakes we make that...

Oct 28, 20181 min read

BTH 2018 Speaker: Katie Hamilton

Internal communications are just as important as external communications, but are often left out of the equation. Management consultant...

Oct 22, 20181 min read

Oct. Newsletter: The month of thanks.

In October, we have lots to be thankful for at CPRS-VI. Thanks to our fabulous volunteers, we launched our new website, opened Beyond the...

Oct 12, 20181 min read

City of Victoria: Manager, Engagement

Application deadline: Oct. 23, 2018. The City of Victoria is recruiting for a Manager - Engagement, in the Engagement Department. Under...

Oct 4, 20181 min read

BC Pensions: Communications Manager

Application deadline Oct 15, 2018. The Communications Manager supervises a team of communications advisors. The Communications Manager...