Management Band 3
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Currently there is a temporary opportunity of an approximate 1 year duration with the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery & Innovations. This temporary opportunity may be extended.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
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: $76,200.06 – $107,800.00 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)
Bring your vision and strategic planning skills to this important communications management role
Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive organization that supports the government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. GCPE leads and coordinates government communications and public engagement through three divisions: Communications Operations, Strategic Communications and Corporate Services.
The Communications and Media Relations Division is responsible for the communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government and provides strategic coordination of daily issues-based communications activities to meet government’s communications requirements for issues management.
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and collaborator who develops effective and strategic partnerships with ministry partners. You possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and are highly skilled at project direction. If you are a motivated and innovative communications professional who is highly results oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, high profile and changing 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. We acknowledge all Indigenous peoples on whose territories we work and play. We honour their connections to the land and respect the importance of the diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. Consider joining our team and helping us build an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: [email protected] or by phone: 778-698-1336.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your 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 Standard 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:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field such as journalism, public relations, political science, writing, English, marketing or a communications-related discipline and 5 years or more related work experience in progressively more responsible communications positions
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
Related work experience is defined as each of the following:
Experience in digital communications campaign development and management
Experience with social media outreach and strategic online engagement
Experience in professional writing/communications product development, (e.g.: engagement and communication plans, new releases, backgrounders; publications content; speech writing; notes and strategies for legislative introductions; web content etc.)
Experience managing complex files and projects as a team leader
Experience supervising staff
Preference may be given to those with:
Experience having direct responsibility for developing and coordinating internal/external communications and engagement functions of a complex corporate or public sector organization
Experience with implementation of best practice in social media, social media advertising and online advertising
Experience with government and parliamentary procedures
Provisos/Willingness
Candidates must be willing and able to work:
On-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province
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.
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