I'm Kate Hildebrandt, a senior content writer and communications professional with 25+ years running my own consulting practice. I provide professional writing, web content, ad campaigns, and educational services to universities, health authorities, media, corporations, and governments across Canada and beyond. Over the past decade, I've led complex digital and multi-channel communications, from BC's Digital Services web content migration to health-system strategy work at PHSA, and from teaching at UVic and Royal Roads to supporting rebranding and stakeholder engagement. I value collaboration, clarity, and bringing ideas to life in accessible language.

Kate Hildebrandt

I'm Kate Hildebrandt, a senior content writer and communications professional with 25+ years running my own consulting practice. I provide professional writing, web content, ad campaigns, and educational services to universities, health authorities, media, corporations, and governments across Canada and beyond. Over the past decade, I've led complex digital and multi-channel communications, from BC's Digital Services web content migration to health-system strategy work at PHSA, and from teaching at UVic and Royal Roads to supporting rebranding and stakeholder engagement. I value collaboration, clarity, and bringing ideas to life in accessible language.

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I’m Kate Hildebrandt, a senior content writer and communications professional with 25+ years running my own consulting practice. I provide professional writing, web content, ad campaigns, and educational services to universities, health authorities, media, corporations, and governments across Canada and beyond.

Over the past decade, I’ve led complex digital and multi-channel communications, from BC’s Digital Services web content migration to health-system strategy work at PHSA, and from teaching at UVic and Royal Roads to supporting rebranding and stakeholder engagement. I value collaboration, clarity, and bringing ideas to life in accessible language.

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Work Experience

Web Content Writer at BC Government Communications and Public Engagement’s Digital Services unit
January 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Web content writer on a Standing Contract Agreement, prescreened to serve any ministry as needed. Key projects included creating an all-new website and teaching tool for the Great Bear Rainforest, developing web content and a media kit to support the launch of Childcare BC, and assisting with a government-wide web content migration project.
Communications specialist contractor at Provincial Health Services Authority
December 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Comms lead for the digital health strategy unit; drafted plans, web content, edited training materials, wrote newsletters, announcements, speeches, slide decks and other collateral to keep audiences informed.
Senior corporate writer contractor at Accenture International
December 31, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Ghostwriter team member developing content for senior executives across global centers, including open banking in Britain and Europe and AI's impact on financial advisory teams; content used for Accenture's web and social media hubs.
Communications officer - Faculty of Human and Social Development at University of Victoria
April 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Supported multi-channel needs, news media and events; ensured faculty communications, publications, web and social content reflected achievements, partnerships, Indigenous programs and specializations; contributed to branding and decolonization efforts and collaborated with UX team on personas.
Associate Faculty – sessional instructor at Royal Roads University
March 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Produced course materials, taught three courses per year online and on campus; supported more than 150 students annually; led team-based projects and fostered community ties.
Internal communications manager – term position at BC Public Service – Employee Wellness
November 1, 2009 - September 12, 2025
Developed campaigns and events in line with employee health and benefits programs; targeted 30,000 employers and families; coordinated with Occupational Health and the Premier’s Office to promote well-being across the public service.
Director of Public Relations and Member Services at BC Care Providers Association
November 1, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Led rebranding and communications strategy for a longstanding nonprofit; engaged with government, media, educators and researchers to validate improvements in seniors care; demonstrated that a small office can drive large impact.
Communications lead - contractor at Fraser Health
January 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025
Developed strategy to roll out new medical imaging technology across nine hospitals and 50+ clinics; supported PACS launch with Canada Health Infoway, federal and provincial partners and major tech collaborators.

Education

Provincial Instructor Diploma at Vancouver Community College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Theatre Arts Program – Studio 58 at Langara College
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975

Qualifications

Provincial Instructor Diploma
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Google Professional UX Designer Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
CRM - Digital Marketing Bootcamp
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Building a digital media presence
January 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025
Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Web Foundations, Dreamweaver CMS
January 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Magazine Publishing Workshop
January 1, 1992 - July 1, 1992
Business Owner Development + Mentorship Program
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Cascade CMS, Hootsuite training, Indigenous cultural training
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Moodle, Blackboard Collaborate, instructor skills, case writing
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Social Media Masterclass
January 1, 2009 - September 12, 2025
CIHR Leadership Training
January 1, 2003 - September 12, 2025
Total Quality Training
January 1, 1993 - April 1, 1993
Business Administration – University of Alberta (Faculty of Extension)
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services