Comm o 15r

Posting Title- COMM O 15R - Communications & Content Coordinator- Position Classification- Communications Officer R15- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
- Salary Range- $59,015.56 - $66,749.47 annually, plus $54.75 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson.- Close Date- 10/3/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Corporate Operations Branch/Finance & Corporate Services Division- Job Summary**The Team**
Our Corporate Planning & Priorities (CPP) work unit is a multidisciplinary team focused on corporate planning, change management, communications, training, and business operations. We are passionate about supporting the Ministry’s critical services delivery for children, youth, and families across BC. The new Communications and Change team within the CPP will collaborate with experts from various fields, working closely with analysts, program leads, and resource workers to provide comprehensive support for implementation of priority operational projects.

**The Role**
As the Communications & Content Coordinator, you will lead the development of communication strategies and content to support the Division’s operational projects. You will work closely with program leaders to guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring that communications are inclusive and impactful for children, youth, and families in BC. This is an opportunity to shape a new team, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and make a meaningful difference through effective communication.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Diploma in communications, public relations, public administration, business administration, journalism, or a related field, and a minimum of two (2) years’ *related experience.
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience may be considered.
- Related experience must include all of the following:

- Professional writing experience (e.g., engagement and communication plans, new releases, backgrounders; publications content; speech writing; notes and strategies for legislative introductions; web content, etc.).
- Experience with multi-party engagement and consultations (internal or external).
- Experience developing and writing diverse communications strategies, plans and reporting materials for multiple audiences (e.g., Executives, Managers, Staff, partnership agencies, local government, etc.).
- Experience managing projects and/or project components.
- Experience using website preparation, graphic design software, or content management system(s) such as CMS Lite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop or Illustrator.
- Preference may be given to applicants with (1) or more of the following:

- Three (3) or more years' *related experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in communications, public relations, public administration, business administration, journalism, or a related field.
- Experience supporting corporate communications planning and content development for business operations in a large multidisciplinary client focused organization.
- Experience with design and content development, including accessibility best practices and plain language writing.

**About this Position**:
Currently there is one (1) permanent opportunity available.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

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.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**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 applyi