Communications Advisor

JOB PROFILE

Position #: 00125641

TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

CLASSIFICATION:BAND2

JOB OVERVIEW

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) promotes and protects human rights through education, research, policy development and public investigations into issues of systemic discrimination in the province.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Advisor will be a key player in the development and execution of the communications strategies and initiatives that support BCOHRC’s mandate. This role requires strategic thinking, cross-team collaboration, excellent written communication and design skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops a variety of communications collaterals including reports, marketing and brand materials, brochures, templates, and presentation materials, including graphic design and layout for print and digital materials.
• Oversees the quality of materials to ensure that they are consistent with the organization's brand and messaging.
• Working closely with the Digital Specialist, this role supports BCOHRC’s social media strategy across all platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedln, lnstagram, YouTube, etc.); including frequent posting, community monitoring, analytics and reporting.
• Collaborates on the production of videos and multimedia content, convening key stakeholders and working with outsourced suppliers to ensure successful completion.
• Leads the day-to-day operation of BCOHRC's website, including updating and publishing content on a consistent basis.
• Produces sharable digital content and manages the digital editorial calendar to build online engagement.
• Supports issues management through media monitoring, including identifying issues, gathering information, and escalating issues to the Director.
• Supports BCOHRC participation in external public events, including logistics and materials coordination.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of BCOHRC events, including event management and event oversight, as well as measuring the event outcomes.
• Supports the execution of the BCOHRC internal communications strategy to ensure staff have access to key information and stay connected with each other’s work.
• Works collaboratively across internal teams to build relationships, identify and implement opportunities to support education, outreach, research and policy objectives through communications strategies and tactics.
• Liaises positively and pro-actively with provincial government communications contacts and civil society partners to ensure effective flow of communication on events and issues.
• In alignment with the BCOHRC Communications Department Strategic Plan, applies a rights-based approach and an intersectional lens with a focus on decolonization and critical analyses to all work.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications related field (e.g., design, marketing, public relations, journalism) or another relevant field or related discipline.
• A minimum of three years recent*, progressively responsible, professional experience developing communications materials and leading communications projects, including:
• Creation of print and digital reports, including editing and layout
  • Production of branded communications materials including graphics, brochure, presentations, etc.
  • Supporting the development of products across departmental teams

*Recent experience would ideally be within the last five years in order to be current and fluent with existing and emerging approaches, theories and trends.

• A minimum of three years professional experience using website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and overseeing web development and hosting.
• Experience developing communications materials that are accessible and inclusive for people living with disabilities, including familiarity with WCAB or equivalent standards.
• Experience providing strategic communications advice and support to senior management.
• Experience applying human rights-based, diversity and inclusion (GBA+) and/or decolonization approaches to work.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required.

WILLINGNESS STATEMENT: MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OCCASIONAL EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS.OCCASIONAL TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working in an environment that promotes human rights, equality