ISL 18R - Web Content Officer

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Strategic Services Division supports Ministry of Children and Family Development Executive in setting the course for ministry operations as well as manages complex, large-scale, cross-division continuous improvement projects through complementary services including: Corporate Planning and Reporting; Internal/External Engagement and Communications; Project Management; and Change Management and Implementation.

This position reports to the Web Services Team Lead, Corporate Planning, Reporting, and Communications, responsible for the ministry’s internal and external web presence as part of government’s corporate content strategy, internet strategy and ministry content strategy. Additionally, this team manages the ministry SharePoint collections.

In addition, this position provides technology support services including receiving, diagnosing, resolving and/or escalating service requests on a range of incidents; as well as designing, developing and managing Ministry communications content and materials for the web; and maintaining the ministry internal web sites, external web site(s) and SharePoint sites. This position works closely with staff across the spectrum of the ministry including senior leadership and often delivers technology solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in User Experience Design, Communications, English, Library Science, Computer Science, or in a related field. An equivalent combination of related experience, education, or training may be considered.
• One year of experience practicing user experience design, planning, and managing web properties including experience in information architecture, content development and interaction design.
• One year of experience writing and editing communications materials.
• One year of experience providing customer support services in an information technology environment or helping clients to use and understand computer hardware and software.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience using CMS Lite.
• Experience using WordPress.
• Experience using SharePoint.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using Photoshop.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kyle.Link@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to create an eligibility list to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 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 learn more, watch Working For The BC Public Service. In addition, the BC Public Service is an award winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2022, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2022.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.