Comm o 21r

Posting Title- COMM O 21R - Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist- Position Classification- Communications Officer R21- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $69,760.70 - $79,322.69 per annum- Close Date- 10/25/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Liquor Distribution Branch- Job Summary**About the BCLDB**:
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO), the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Policy, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and the Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

**About this role**:
The Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist is responsible for leading the LDB’s digital communication strategies and content that will strengthen the LDB’s relationships with employees, customers and stakeholders, and manage the LDB’s reputation. The Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist will work directly with the Senior Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Relations and the Director of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations to collaborate on defining and implementing the overall digital communications plan.

This role is also responsible for collaborating on the design of digital communications channels, and the execution of new digital communication tools, technologies, strategies, and design.

A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

**Position requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:
Degree or diploma in communications, digital strategy or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of recent, related work experience*.

OR

A combination of education, training and experience may be considered i.e., secondary (high) school diploma, and a digital communication related certification with 3 years of recent, related work experience*.
- Recent, related work experience must have occurred within the last 5 years and must include the following:

- Experience in developing and implementing digital communications and/or corporate communication strategies, policies, plans, and performance metrics to achieve set goals.
- Web content and/or social media strategy development, execution, and evaluation.
- Preparing and proofreading content for online, publications, documents, social media, reports, and communication materials for mass distribution.
- Experience leading digital communications and engagement in a government or regulatory environment.
- Experience with website design and user experience.
- Experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in audio/video production.
- Experience with managing large, virtual meetings (e.g., townhalls and cross-functional department meetings).

**Application instructions**:

- **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.**

**Note**:Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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