Band 1 – Public Affairs Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Management Band 1

This position is excluded from union membership

This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies at Government Communications and Public Engagement supporting various ministries

Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply

Due to present physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19, the recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually

Although this position has onsite office based requirements, it can temporarily be performed virtually due to the current extraordinary circumstances related to COVID-19. This will remain in place until physical distancing advisories are lifted

The salary range for this position is recruitment range: $56,000.16 – $79,800.12 annually. The starting salary for this position will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and subject to the requirements of the Management Compensation and Classification Framework (MCCF)

Contribute your professional communications expertise and collaboration skills in this rewarding and dynamic opportunity

Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive organization that supports the government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. The Communications Operations Division is responsible for communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government. We also provide strategic advice on daily issues-based communications activities to meet government’s public communications requirements.

The Public Affairs Officer reports to the Communications Director and/or Manager. In the Public Affairs Office role, you will provide a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of your assigned ministry. As a Public Affairs Officer, you are responsible for preparing a variety of written communications products including writing news releases, key messages, speeches, developing and executing communication plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations expertise.

If you are a communications professional with the collaborative skills and the initiative required to succeed in this busy, high profile environment, we look forward to your application.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact America Blasco at [email protected]. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as journalism, public relations, public policy, political science, writing, English, or a communications-related discipline and 2 years or more communications related work experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Related work experience is defined as a requiring the following:

Experience in public relations, communications and/or media relations in a large organization.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with business partners and clients.

Experience in event planning and/or media relations.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
Experience in social media management or moderation.

Issues management experience (i.e.: within public relations or communications).

4 years or more communications related work experience.

Proviso/Willingness Statements

Applicants must be willing and able to:
Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.

Work flexible work arrangements (schedules and workplaces). Some evening and weekend work may be required to accommodate meetings, travel, etc.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.