Director, Communications - Victoria, Canada - BC Pension Corporation

BC Pension Corporation

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Director, Communications & External Relations

Job Type

Location
Regular full time

Victoria, BC Canada

Competition

Union/Excluded
PC24:47549

Excluded

Salary Range

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$119,600.00 to $140,000.00 per annum

Required

Closing Date
February 28, 2024

Additional
An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be established.

Why choose us?:

The Municipal Pension Plan (Plan) is the largest pension plan in BC and the sixth largest plan in Canada with over $73 billion in assets.

It has approximately 400,000 members and more than 900 participating employers in the health, local government, community, education and other sectors.

The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees (Board) is the Plan Administrator; the Director, Communications & External Relations provides strategic communications support and advice to the board, helping to deliver on the Board's Strategic Plan.

Facilitating provision of payroll and benefit services,
the Director, Communications and External Relations is seconded from the Pension Corporation and employed by the Board.

What we offer:

Flexible work options (modified workweek, oncampus work, or a hybrid of home/oncampus)
Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
Defined benefit pension program
Health & wellness programs lunchtime seminars, community activities and a comprehensive Employee & Family Assistance Program
Incredible campus with collaboration spaces, sit/stand desks, and lots of natural light
Ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and scholarship programs
Opportunities to give back to the community and support notforprofits
Seasonal events and socials
A robust awards/recognition program
Discounts on BC Transit passes, travel and accommodation, cell phones and plans, and more

Hybrid Work Model
This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the opportunity to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus.

Guidelines and requirements for in-office presence are determined by operational need and vary according to the unique needs of each business area.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Director, Communications and External Relations (DC) to join our team in
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.
The DC is a board employee and a senior member of the management team.

Working closely with the staff of the board office, this position will contribute to the effective delivery of communication initiatives within the team directly supporting the board.

What do you need to succeed?:

Must have:

University degree, ideally in communications, journalism, public relations, business administration, finance, or other relevant and related field.
Advanced degrees or relevant certifications such as CFA charter holder (or working towards obtaining the designation) would be considered an asset.
Minimum 5 years of related experience in the industry (e.g.

, public sector pensions and/or investment management and/or communications), bringing:

Proven ability to effectively communicate complex financial and investment concepts to diverse participants, including pension plan members, government officials, and the general public.
Superior knowledge and understanding of public sector pension industry issues and administration, specifically regarding defined benefit pension plans.
Experience working with public sector and joint employer/labour boards.

To learn more about the
Director, Communications & External Relations (DC) position, please click the link to the job description at the bottom of the page.

Application requirements:

Cover letter:
Please do not submit a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.

Diversity & Inclusion:

BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.