vancouver

Communica Vancouver opened its doors for operation in December 2008. Located in the spectacular Marine Building, built in 1929; it is an example of one of the world's great art deco buildings. Currently, our clientele includes companies such as Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines, the Association of Mineral Exploration BC, Heenan Blaikie, EnCana Corp., and Terrane Metals Corp. 

Craig R. Noordmans, Senior Associate and Manager, B.C. Operations

Craig Noordmans, Manager of Communica's B.C. operations, provides innovative strategy and advisory services associated with cultural, economic and natural resource issues. He has worked in a number of capacities including negotiating sensitive topic areas, mediation, issues management, consultation, policy design and analysis, and program implementation and evaluation. He specializes in developing positive relationships between stakeholders including industry, First Nations, government and environmental interests. 

Emma Shea, Associate

Emma Shea joined Communica in 2007, most recently from Trident Exploration Corp. Her experience in public consultation and program planning spans several years in both the non-profit and corporate sectors. Emma's education at Acadia University in Business and her IAP2 Certification in Public Participation make for a solid understanding of business and consultation best practises for a wide range of sectors. A member of the Canadian Public Relations Society, and currently on the IAP2 BC Chapter Executive Committee, Emma's expertise in stakeholder engagement planning and community relations provides additional capacity and field support to Communica's clients. 

Kelsey Borland, Junior Associate

Kelsey Borland graduated from Simon Fraser University with a major in Communications, focusing primarily on media relations. She brings a fresh perspective to our operations, working with clients to develop communications tools, public consultation planning and logistics, and media relations monitoring.