Band 1 Oic Public Affairs Officer - Victoria, Canada - BC Public Service
Description
Posting Title- BAND 1 OIC Public Affairs Officer- Position Classification- Band 1 OIC- Union- N/A- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $59, $84,700.
00 Annually- Close Date- 1/19/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Government Communication and Public Engagement- Ministry Branch / Division- Communications Operations- Job SummaryContribute your professional communications expertise and collaboration skills in this rewarding and dynamic opportunity
Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive organization that supports the government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians.
The Communications Operations Division is responsible for communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government and for providing strategic coordination of daily issues-based communications activities.
- The Public Affairs Officer reports to the Communications Manager. In the Public Affairs Office role, you will provide a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of your assigned ministry. As a Public Affairs Officer, you are responsible for preparing a variety of written communications products including writing news releases, key messages, speeches, developing and executing communication plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations expertise.
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as journalism, public relations, public policy, political science, writing, English, or a communications-related discipline
AND 2 years or more communications related work experience;
OR:
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Related work experience is defined as a requiring the following:
- Experience working in public relations and/or communications in a large organization.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with business partners and clients.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in social media management or moderation.
- Experience working with First Nations or Indigenous organizations.
- Experience working in reactive communications (e.g. crisis communications, stakeholder communications, media relations, issues management, social community management).
- Experience working in proactive communications (e.g. event planning, capital announcements, social media, communications planning, etc.).
- 4 years or more communications related work experience.
Proviso/Willingness Statements
- Applicants must be willing and able to:
- Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.
- Work flexible work arrangements (schedules and workplaces). Some evening and weekend work may be required to accommodate meetings, travel, etc.
About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position will be based in one of the GCPE offices in Victoria. Telework options may be available upon successful completion of a probationary period. Telework is voluntary with conditions.
This posting is to establish a pre-qualified pool of applicants who will be eligible to be appointed to full-time, permanent and temporary positions in GCPE offices in all provincial government ministries.
This pool has been designed so applicants can be considered for multiple Public Affairs Officer opportunities across the Government Communication and Public Engagement organization.
Applicants who are successful in the competition will be placed into the pre-qualified pool and appointments will be made based on the requirements of the hiring ministry, using preferred qualifications.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.
The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore.
Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues.
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.How to Apply:
Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Questionnaire:
YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a
