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Learning is critical to growth. At Spur, we are always unlearning and relearning how to do our work well, so we never get behind the ball. See what’s on our mind lately.

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jobs

August 4, 2026

We’re hiring! Communication & Engagement Coordinator

Spur is a growing Vancouver-based communication and engagement consultancy that helps organizations navigate complexity and move forward with clarity. We specialize in high-stakes communication, meaningful public engagement, and organizational alignment. Our partners include public and non-profit clients working on purpose-driven...

build better conversations

December 20, 2021

Tackling poverty stigma to build better conversations

This can be a fraught time of year. While the holidays can be a...

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engagement

October 29, 2021

Facilitating hard conversations

I am not a natural facilitator. Although I’ve honed facilitation skills over the last decade, I was previously a person who was anxious about presenting. When I started facilitating, this felt like presenting in an extreme, high-pressure environment.

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build better conversations

October 21, 2021

Seeing ability differently helps us build better conversations

Given the diversity of our community, it’s remarkable that – at our core –...

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communication

August 12, 2021

Are your brand ambassadors hiding in plain sight?

Business owners tend to feel strongly about word of mouth. The general consensus? It...

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build better conversations

July 29, 2021

Dismantling the gender binary to build better conversations

From its gay liberation roots to today’s intersectional network of activists and allies, the LGBTQAI2S+ rights movement continues to fight for full inclusion.