BAND 3 - Communications and Engagement Manager

The Team
The Communications and Engagement team in the newly established Office of the Superintendent of Health Profession and Occupation Oversight is a dynamic and collaborative group dedicated to supporting public safety. Once fully staffed, this team of 21 will work together to oversee the corporate communications program for the Office, which leads Canada’s first oversight initiative for health profession and occupation regulatory colleges. This is a unique opportunity to join a team at the forefront of regulatory change, building engagement with partners and supporting impactful work in health profession oversight.

The Role
As Communications and Engagement Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing a communications program that supports the Office of the Superintendent of Health Profession and Occupation Oversight’s mission to ensure public safety and accountability within health profession regulatory colleges. This role involves setting high standards for publications, leading communications activities, and offering strategic advice to executive leadership on media relations, digital communications, and issue management. This is a unique chance to shape and launch a new program, fostering transparency and trust with the public and supporting a health care system that is safe and equitable for all.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations) or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered*.
• Significant experience in project management in a communications role, including planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating success of communications activities.
• Experience at a senior level leading major projects of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components.

*Relevant Experience

• Professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, journalism or a related field.
• Experience and ability to prepare and draft a variety of communication materials including corporate communications plans, annual reports, communications and media relations strategies, reports and presentation materials.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with executive-level external partners.
• Experience establishing relationships with media and journalists.
• Experience working in or with government, the public sector, and/or an independent office.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sherri.Young@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one (1) full time permanent position available.
This position is currently under review for exclusion.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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:
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Join one of Canada’s top 100 employers and you’ll find an amazing combination of benefits, support, and opportunities.

• Health benefits and pension
• Paid time off and flexible work options
• Career mobility and professional development
• Scholarships and BC student loan forgiveness

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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