Communications Specialist (Hybrid) - #451801

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.

We have now completed our pivotal clinical study and our focus is on regulatory approvals and commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.

Reporting to the VP Talent, the Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering the internal communications strategy and content that aligns with Kardium’s growth and culture.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop and deliver internal communication strategies and campaign content that build awareness, alignment, and excitement across the company.
• Craft compelling communications—from company-wide announcements to hiring brand materials—across multiple channels, including Teams, email, intranet, and social media.
• Lead the development and management of the company intranet as a central hub for employee resources, announcements, and engagement.
• Design and roll out an engaging, scalable employee recognition program that celebrates contributions and reinforces Kardium’s culture and values.
• Coordinate and support the launch of internal programs and talent initiatives with clear communication plans, talk tracks, and launch materials.
• Manage communication calendars, cross-functional deliverables, and publishing schedules to ensure alignment and impact.
• Plan and execute key company events, including Company meetings, Ask me Anything, and virtual community-building activities.
• Support Kardium’s employer brand reputation by contributing to award submissions and recognition campaigns that position us as a top employer.
• Track and report on communications and program effectiveness, using feedback and metrics to guide continuous improvement.
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable.

You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

• A degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Business, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, HR programs, or related areas within a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and platforms.
• Experience managing communication tools and channels (e.g., Teams, intranets, email platforms) and coordinating content calendars.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and levels.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative thinking and a passion for building programs and communications that enhance employee experience.
• Experience with event planning, employer branding, or recognition programs is a strong asset.
  
  

Compensation

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

• $90,000-110,000 (CAD Annually)
  
  

Your Benefits & Well-being

The total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.

Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture
  
  

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!