Our Government, Media Relations & Issues Management (GMRI) department is looking for a Government and Media Relations Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will divide your time between media and government relations work. This includes participating in strategic planning, responding to media enquiries, and developing proactive media materials on a variety of occupational health and safety topics. You will also support WorkSafeBC's MLA Liaison Program and prepare high‐quality information and briefing materials for government and MLA offices on issues related to WorkSafeBC. WorkSafeBC's government relations program builds and strengthens strategic relationships with the provincial government, its agencies, and MLA offices through clear and timely communication. This work supports informed engagement and understanding of WorkSafeBC's mandate and work across B.
WorkSafeBC's media program focuses on providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to the public through the media. This work supports transparency and accountability, helps meet public expectations of a provincial regulator, and also ensures media have the context needed to report on WorkSafeBC's role and activities. Please note this is a temporary 18-month position at the Richmond office. You'll support the strategic relationship building that helps WorkSafeBC serve workers and employers across B.
At WorkSafeBC,

we offer
a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position. For this position, the successful candidate is required to work 2 days per week in our Richmond office. in particular, with media and key government contacts. Liaise with senior departmental staff, as well as staff throughout our organization, to generate external communications materials,



ensuring all items are accurate and consistent with our strategic direction and priorities. Develop items such as planning documents, briefing notes, information responses, news releases, op-eds, backgrounders, presentations, fact sheets, and key messages. Support the team in responding to media enquiries and coordinating with internal departments to provide timely and accurate media responses. Support the team in responding to information requests from the B.
Ministry of Labour and other government sources as needed. Monitor various sources for information relevant to WorkSafeBC, including media, social media, and legislative materials, and compile summaries and overviews. Support the team with data collection, tracking, and reporting. Plan and deliver projects, including presentations and events. Through monitoring and tracking, anticipate and support the issues management program. Clearly and concisely present and explain technical information, verbally and in writing in plain language, to audiences with varying levels of understanding and information needs. Identify and shape compelling narrative and story opportunities that align with organizational priorities and advance proactive media initiatives. Work with government, MLA offices and internal stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, informed and contextual responses to queries. Independently plan,



organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet departmental and organizational deadlines and goals. Provide excellent service to internal and external clients by putting them at ease, responding courteously, and providing solid advice and consultation. C.'s media and political landscapes to inform both reactive and proactive media and government initiatives. A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or affairs, political science or a similar discipline. field of government relations, public affairs, stakeholder relations, communications, or public relations. Experience working with external audiences on issues of public or organizational importance. Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a market-competitive salary, your total compensation package includes an extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation from the day you start. 3 weeks of vacation with regular increases based on years of service ~ Extensive health care and dental benefits

📌 Government & Media Relations Advisor (Canada)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 Canada