Description

Context

Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization that supports external communication of government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. GCPE leads and coordinates government communications through its three divisions: Strategic Communications, Communications Operations and Corporate Priorities.

The Communications Operations

Division is responsible for communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government. The Division also provides strategic advice on daily issues-based communications and media-related activities.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Senior Public Affairs Officer provides a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of the ministry. This includes preparing a variety of written communications products, developing and executing communications plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations expertise.

The Senior Public Affairs

Officer works on high-priority and complex files and serves as a mentor to other staff in the office.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., journalism, public relations, communications, public policy, political science, English); AND
- A minimum of three years of *related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also be considered.

*Related work experience is defined as a combination of all of the following:
- Experience in public relations, communications and/or media relations in a large/complex organization.
- Experience developing and implementing communications and/or issues management plans.
- Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with media, partners, stakeholders and clients, including at the executive level.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
- Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a variety of materials, such as news releases, speaking notes, issue notes, key messaging.
- Experience working in reactive communications (e.g. crisis communications,



partner communications, media relations, issues management, social community management).

Candidates must be willing and able to:
- - Understand and commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Work outside of standard business hours (including statutory holidays and weekends)
- Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

About this Position:

This posting is to establish a pre-qualified pool of applicants who will be eligible to be appointed to full-time, permanent and temporary positions in GCPE offices within all provincial government ministries. This pool has been designed so applicants can be considered for multiple Public Affairs Officer opportunities across the Government Communication and Public Engagement organization. Applicants who are successful in the competition will be placed into the pre-qualified pool and appointments will be made based on the requirements of the hiring ministry, using preferred qualifications.

Versatile work options are available, this position may be able to work one or more days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

The starting salary for this position is $78,400.17 - $86,500.18 annually and will be determined by the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

This position is excluded from union membership.

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 cutting-edge, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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 applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

📌 BAND 2 OIC - Senior Public Affairs Officer (Vancouver)
🏢 GCPE
📍 Vancouver