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Posting Title- COMM O 21R - Communications Specialist- Position Classification- Communications Officer R21- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
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- Salary Range- $69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually- Close Date- 10/2/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Guardian and Trustee- Ministry Branch / Division- Corporate Projects and Strategic Operations- Job Summary**The Team**:
Join the Corporate Projects and Strategic Operations team at the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) where we thrive on collaboration and innovation. Our established team is committed to delivering clear, inclusive and respectful corporate services across the organization. As a Communications Specialist, you'll work closely with our Graphics Artist and Manager of Corporate Planning and Performance, engaging with various executives and staff to enhance our internal and external communications. We take pride in our dedication to sharing impactful information about the PGT’s mandate and services, supporting staff engagement, and helping the organization achieve its strategic goals.

We are an inclusive organization that seeks to provide culturally safe and respectful services to each client. We offer flexible work arrangements, including a four (4) day work week, as set out in applicable employer policies.

**The Role**:
As a Communications Specialist with the Corporate Projects and Strategic Operations team, you will lead the development and execution of strategic communications that drive the PGT’s objectives. Your role includes creating diverse communication materials, advising on messaging, and managing the PGT website, all aimed at helping citizens and partners understand and engage with our services and supporting staff engagement. In this role, you will collaborate with a wide range of PGT staff and other partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a values driven organization dedicated to integrity and accountability. Your efforts will enhance how the PGT’s services are perceived and accessed, making a meaningful impact on community engagement.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in public relations, journalism, communications or a *related field.
- Related fields include English or English Literature, Broadcast & Media Studies, Digital Media, and User Experience Design.
- Minimum of 3 years' recent experience working in or with media or in a public relations/corporate communications environment.
- Minimum of 1-year recent experience having direct responsibility for internal and external communication needs of a corporate or public sector program including issues management, briefing notes, developing a variety of information materials, speeches, media releases, reports, etc., **OR** An equivalent combination of related experience, education or training.Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

- More years of related experience.
- Minimum of 1-year experience working with social media tools.
- Minimum of 1-year experience developing evaluation metrics.
- Experience leading projects.
- Experience utilizing user experience design methods (design research, strategy development) to plan and build web priorities, including experience in information architecture, content development, basic web graphic development and interaction design.

Provisos
- Work outside of standard business hours (including statutory holidays and weekends (e.g. monitor media during non-working hours).
- Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.
- Understand and commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nadia Springle.

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening 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 inf