Dana Helgason
About Dana Helgason
Dana Helgason is the Senior Communications Manager at TELUS Health Care Centres in Vancouver, British Columbia, and also serves as Marcom Co-Director at IABC/BC.
Current Role at TELUS Health Care Centres
Dana Helgason is currently employed as the Senior Communications Manager at TELUS Health Care Centres, situated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, Dana is responsible for overseeing all aspects of communication strategy and execution within the health care centers. This includes managing employee communications, coordinating events, and spearheading process improvement initiatives to ensure effective dissemination of information and engagement across the organization.
Role with IABC/BC
Dana Helgason also holds the position of Marcom Co-Director at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in British Columbia. This role involves working on various marketing and communication initiatives to support the regional chapter of IABC. As Marcom Co-Director, Dana contributes to the strategic planning and execution of marketing campaigns, enhancing member engagement, and promoting the value of professional communications within the local community.
Career Journey at TELUS
Dana Helgason has accumulated extensive experience at TELUS through various roles over the years. Starting in 2008 as a Communications and Community Relations professional in Prince George, BC, Dana moved through positions such as Communications Coordinator and Communications Specialist, before becoming a Communications Manager from 2015 to 2021 in Vancouver. Throughout these roles, Dana focused on corporate communications, employee engagement, and learning and development initiatives.
Educational Background
Dana Helgason earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with a Co-op Designation in Marketing from the University of Northern British Columbia. The program, undertaken from 1999 to 2003, provided Dana with a solid foundation in marketing principles and cooperative education, combining academic learning with hands-on industry experience.
Experience in Communication and Project Management
Dana Helgason specializes in employee communications and events management, bringing a strong background in project management within the communication field. This expertise is demonstrated through various roles at TELUS, where Dana successfully led multiple communications projects and process improvement initiatives, consistently delivering results. Dana’s adaptability and ability to take on new challenges have been instrumental in achieving communication goals and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Early Career at UNBC
Before joining TELUS, Dana Helgason worked at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) as the Executive MBA Program Coordinator from 2005 to 2008 in Prince George, BC. In this capacity, Dana managed program administration, coordinated events, and provided support to executive MBA students, contributing to the development and success of the program.