Communications Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - BC Hydro
Description
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Communications Advisor
Number of positions: 1 Job
Location:
Dunsmuir 06
Employment type:
Temporary Region:
Lower Mainland
Hours of work:
Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)
Flexible Work Role:
Hybrid
Annual salary:
$ 103, ,400.00
What you'll do
- This is a fulltime temporary opportunity for a Vancouverbased communications advisor to work with the Site C Public
- Affairs team.
- The communications advisor will be involved in construction communications, community relations, local / regional
- mitigation programs. This is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that provides the chance to work on the biggest project
- currently under construction in western Canada.
- Duties will include some or all of the below:
- Provide communications support to the Site C project Construction Communications Program, including attending weekly
- stakeholders.
- Prepare and implement strategic communications plans for key areas and scopes of work, including reservoir filling and /
information sheets, letters to residents, postcards, and quarterly construction notification letters.- Prepare communications material and provide communications support for several Site C programs, including the Site C
Business Participation Program, employment reporting, procurement communications and community relations.- Develop briefing notes, issues material, and presentations related to planned project work/activities and issues.
- Coordinate public meetings. This includes event planning, developing materials, working with graphic design services,
- Develop general communications material for the project team, including writing project updates, news releases,
- communication materials, as required.
What you bring
- This position requires a unique combination of personal attributes, skills, education and experience including:
- A University degree or diploma and relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, or other
- Experience working with local, regional or provincial governments is an asset.
- Experience in media relations and issues management is an asset.
- Demonstrated skill in building positive relationships and problem solving with a diverse range of stakeholders is an asset.
- Experience in strategic and tactical planning and managing large projects or programs.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in writing for public audiences including digital, copywriting, news releases,
Excellent and demonstrated communications writing skills are essential.- Experience managing social media channels and websites using content management systems is an asset.
- Experience and knowledge of BC Hydro's business and the energy industry will be considered an asset.
- A minimum of six years of specific or related experience.
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
What else you should know
- This is a fulltime temporary opportunity for approximately 6 months.
- Please note occasional travel to Fort St. John will be required in this role to attend meetings, provide presentations, attend
any delays.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3
Date Posted:
Closing Date:
For internal use
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