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The Team
At the Correspondence Unit (CU), you'll be part of a supportive and close-knit team dedicated to managing the flow of communication for the Minister and Deputy Minister. We work together to handle over 50,000 pieces of correspondence each year, building strong connections across the ministry as we craft thoughtful responses. Our team, recently recognized with a 2024 Top Work Unit Award, prides itself on creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions make a real difference in getting important information to the public and communities we serve.

The Role
In this dynamic role, you'll handle a range of responsibilities from drafting and editing to technical support, while helping provide helpful information to the public. You'll work with experienced communications professionals, learn about the ministry, and build strong connections across government. This position is a great chance to make a real impact on important issues, grow your career, and be part of a supportive and valued team. If you're organized and committed to contributing to meaningful work, this role offers a rewarding professional opportunity.

Qualifications:

• Education and Training
  • Post-secondary education in English, Business English, journalism, communications or professional writing; OR
  • Four (4) years or more of professional writing, copyediting and proofreading experience or experience working in a communications-related field; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in public relations, communications, mediation or issues management.
• Experience liaising with and maintaining effective working relationships with senior officials and their staff (for example, Ministers’ offices, the Premier’s office, CEO, President).
• Experience reviewing the work of colleagues and subordinates.
• Experience copy editing and proofing.
• Experience researching and analyzing information.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• More than one (1) year of experience using the CLIFF Tracking System (experience with reporting is an asset).
• More than one (1) year of experience searching for and pulling records for Freedom of Information requests or Litigation Document Discovery requests.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sara.Nicoll@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Ministry (NRS) office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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: YES- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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