COMM O 21R - Communications Specialist

The Team:
Join the Corporate Projects and Strategic Operations team at the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) where we thrive on collaboration and innovation. Our established team is committed to delivering clear, inclusive and respectful corporate services across the organization. As a Communications Specialist, you'll work closely with our Graphics Artist and Manager of Corporate Planning and Performance, engaging with various executives and staff to enhance our internal and external communications. We take pride in our dedication to sharing impactful information about the PGT’s mandate and services, supporting staff engagement, and helping the organization achieve its strategic goals.

We are an inclusive organization that seeks to provide culturally safe and respectful services to each client. We offer flexible work arrangements, including a four (4) day work week, as set out in applicable employer policies.

The Role:
As a Communications Specialist with the Corporate Projects and Strategic Operations team, you will lead the development and execution of strategic communications that drive the PGT’s objectives. Your role includes creating diverse communication materials, advising on messaging, and managing the PGT website, all aimed at helping citizens and partners understand and engage with our services and supporting staff engagement. In this role, you will collaborate with a wide range of PGT staff and other partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a values driven organization dedicated to integrity and accountability. Your efforts will enhance how the PGT’s services are perceived and accessed, making a meaningful impact on community engagement.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in public relations, journalism, communications or a *related field.

*Related fields include English or English Literature, Broadcast & Media Studies, Digital Media, and User Experience Design.

• Minimum of 3 years' recent experience working in or with media or in a public relations/corporate communications environment.
• Minimum of 1-year recent experience having direct responsibility for internal and external communication needs of a corporate or public sector program including issues management, briefing notes, developing a variety of information materials, speeches, media releases, reports, etc., OR
• An equivalent combination of related experience, education or training.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• More years of related experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience working with social media tools.
• Minimum of 1-year experience developing evaluation metrics.
• Experience leading projects.
• Experience utilizing user experience design methods (design research, strategy development) to plan and build web priorities, including experience in information architecture, content development, basic web graphic development and interaction design.
• Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

Provisos

• Work outside of standard business hours (including statutory holidays and weekends (e.g. monitor media during non-working hours).
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.
• Will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and an enhanced security screening check as required by the PGT.
• Understand and commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nadia Springle.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening 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.

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 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.

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:
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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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.

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