Comm o 18r

Posting Title- COMM O 18R - Team Lead, Corporate Writing Services- Position Classification- Communications Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range- $64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually- Close Date- 9/30/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 11/15/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care- Ministry Branch / Division- Deputy Minister's Office- Job Summary**The Team** The Corporate Writing Services team at the Ministry of Education and Child Care is a group of dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in handling correspondence from parents, teachers, children and partners across the province. The team creates and manages public information materials, including high-level correspondence for the Minister, Deputy Minister, and ministry executives, in response to over 10,000 inquiries annually. The team also develops corporate communication plans and provide expertise in issues management to address critical and emerging concerns. **The Role** **Qualifications**: **Education and Experience Requirements** - Diploma in Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, English, Journalism or a related field, and *recent (gained within the last 5 years) related experience, OR - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. - *Recent (within 5 years) related experience must include each of the following: - A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience including scheduling, performance management, and daily delegation of tasks. - Experience streamlining internal and external communications to disseminate relevant information and decisions to senior/executive leadership and various levels of employees. - Experience in communications planning (i.e., experience in planning process changes, mandate letters, cyclical division communications). - Experience developing internal communications polices, standards and processes. - Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following: - Additional years of experience in any of the above requirements. - Experience supervising in a unionized environment. - Experience working in the BC Public Service. **About this Position**: Currently there is one (1) temporary opportunity available in Victoria until November 15, 2025. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment. 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**: **Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.- Job Category- Administrative Services, Communications, Education Services