Band 2 – Pending Exclusion Review Communications and Public Engagement Team Lead
Position Classification
Band 2

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$78,400.17 – $110,800.21 annually

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs

Ministry Branch / Division
Islands Trust

Job Summary
The Team

Located in Coast Salish territory, theIslands Trustis a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and Indigenous Governing Bodies on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.

The Role
The Communications and Public Engagement Team Lead will play a key role in defining and delivering public engagement and communications activities to advance the priorities and work of Islands Trust Council, Islands Trust Conservancy and local trust committees. This position leads a team of communications and engagement specialists and provides advice and support for all communications and engagement activities across the Islands Trust. This role is multi-faceted, helping to support public-facing communications through digital, media and print, and to give the public access to meaningful opportunities to have their voices heard in the decision-making process. To be successful in this work,



the Engagement and Communications Team Lead will combine robust relevant experience and skills, a current awareness and understanding of issues and audiences in the communities Islands Trust serves, and a strategic mindset to inform effective advice to senior staff and elected officials.

Education and Experience Requirements

Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline.

Minimum three years of experience leading and delivering strategic communications planning and tactics for diverse audiences.

Minimum three years of experience leading complex issues management in a public sector context.

Minimum three years of experience providing communications advice and expertise to the senior leadership of an organization.

Demonstrated experience working in public engagement or certification by International Association of Public Participation or related training/accreditation.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

Preference may be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:

Supervisory experience in a unionized public sector employment environment.

Experience working in a BC municipal government organization.

Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.

Provisos

Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position.





Criminal Record Check is required.

Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC.

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

About this Position

This position is located in Victoria.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent full time or part time opportunities.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

This position is currently under review for exclusion.

Working for the BC Public Service
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto 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.

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.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Job Category
Leadership and Management

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📌 Communications and Public Engagement Team Lead (British Columbia)
🏢 International Association for Public Participation British Columbia
📍 British Columbia