BAND 3 – Director, Corporate Communications

Director, Corporate Communications

Management Band 3

This position is excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established.

The Ministry of Citizens’ Services is responsible for delivering efficient and easy access to services with a single point-of-service approach to citizens. It provides leadership and support for high-speed internet connectivity and corporate leadership across government to modernize information management and information technology resources. The ministry also manages the province’s real estate portfolio, technology systems and equipment, procurement, and supply services.

Located within the Deputy Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Citizens’ Services Corporate Communications team provides strategic communications support to the entire ministry. In addition to coordinating internal communications activities and updates, the team manages the ministry’s intranet and provides advice and support to Citizens’ Services 10 divisions (average size of 250 FTEs), to communicate with cross-government stakeholders on major change management initiatives such as ShareSpace, procurement practices and information technology systems. Key areas of focus for the team include employee engagement, change management, and effective distribution of information related to projects and priorities both within Citizens’ Services and cross-government.

Reporting to the Executive Advisor, Ministry Communications and Strategic Initiatives, the Director, Corporate Communications functions at a senior level and is responsible for leading, developing and implementing communications strategies and tactics targeted to both internal to the ministry and government-wide audiences. Leading a team of communications professionals, this position works to ensure ministry employees receive relevant, timely, and clear information aligned with public service and ministry goals, objectives, values and culture. In addition, the Director, Corporate Communications works with divisional communications representatives, the Public Service Agency and other relevant stakeholders to ensure cross-government ministry initiatives are effectively communicated and understood.

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 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 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:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a communications-related field (journalism, public relations, marketing, English); OR an equivalent combination of educations and experience such as an unrelated degree or diploma with five-years leading communications initiatives may be considered.

Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible communications experience.

Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in each of the following areas:

Successfully leading all aspects of corporate communications with an emphasis on developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies, risk management and change management communications and key message development;

Providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders;

Providing strategic recommendations that result in effective communications and engagement programs and drive results;

Managing multiple projects or leading a component of a major project; and

Supervising a team of subordinates and managing financial resources.

Preference may be given to applicants who have:
Experience working with senior leaders in a large organization; or

Experience managing an internal-facing website.

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.

CRC – A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover Letter: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES – You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.