Director, Community Outreach and Engagement

1 week ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada BC Ferries Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

BC Ferries is seeking a seasoned professional to join our External Engagement team as a Director, Community Relations. This is a senior leadership role that requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Advice and Guidance
    • Provide expert advice and guidance to BC Ferries staff on community relations and external engagement strategies.
  • Community Engagement Strategy
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy that aligns with BC Ferries' goals and objectives.
  • Community Investment and Outreach
    • Lead the community investment function and develop partnerships with local communities and stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with advisory committees, interested and impacted groups, and communities.
  • Communication and Reporting
    • Develop and implement effective communication and reporting processes to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged.

Requirements

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Professional Communications, Public Affairs, Public Engagement, or a related field.
  • Experience
    • 10+ years of experience leading large-scale public participation and external engagement initiatives.
    • 1-3 years of experience working with local, provincial, and/or federal governments.
    • 4-6 years of supervisory experience, including mentorship, performance management, and people administration.
  • Skills
    • Strategic thinking and planning.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong understanding of media relations, social media, and marketing principles.
    • Experience with engagement practices, including trauma-informed inquiry, decolonizing practices, and social and accessible equity-based inquiry.

What We Offer

BC Ferries offers a competitive salary range of $155,100 - $193,900 per annum, determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience, and internal equity. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.



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