Management Band 5
This position is excluded from union membership
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
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: $107,800.20 – $137,500.00 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, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role.
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 Strategic Communications division provides specialized communications support to all ministries including advertising and marketing, graphic design, digital communications and cabinet priorities.
The Cabinet Priorities Unit leads, directs and delivers strategic communications that enable government to deliver on its key priorities, which include: addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, providing better health care for people and families, delivering affordability and security in our communities, and investing in good jobs and livelihoods in a clean-energy future.
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.
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 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:Education & Experience:
Post-secondary degree in a communication-related field (journalism, public relations, political science, writing, English, marketing etc.)
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum 7 years’ experience in progressively more responsible communications positions
Experience developing and implementing high-impact communications projects with multiple delivery components
Experience managing issues
Experience leading communications teams
Preference may be given to candidates with:
Experience managing sensitive and/or provincially significant issues
Experience advising senior executives and/or Ministers on communications strategies
Direct experience supervising and leading teams
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.
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