Band 1 OIC Public Affairs Officer – Vancouver

Posting Title Band 1 OIC Public Affairs Officer – Vancouver Position Classification Band 1 OIC Union N/A Work Options Hybrid Location Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)
Salary Range $65,300.21 – $93,100.19 annually Close Date 11/18/2024 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization Government Communication and Public Engagement Ministry Branch / Division Communications Operations Job Summary

The Team
Within Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE), the Communications Operations Division is responsible for communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government. The Division also provides strategic advice on daily issues-based communications and media-related activities.

The Role
Reporting to the Communications Manager, this position provides a range of professional communications expertise and services. The Public Affairs Officer prepares a variety of written communications products, develops and executes communication plans, and provides issues management, event coordination, and media relations expertise and services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completed post secondary diploma or degree in journalism or communications, or a related field such as public relations, public policy, political science, writing, or English and one (1) year or more related work experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, work and volunteer experience may be considered.

*Related work experience is defined as a combination of the following:

• Experience working in public relations and/or communications within an organization.
• Experience developing a range of communications products to connect with internal or public audiences.

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

• Experience working in reactive communications (e.g. crisis communications, media relations, issues management, social community management, etc.).
• Experience working in proactive communications (e.g. event planning, announcements, social media, communications planning, etc.).
• Two (2) years or more communications related work experience.

Proviso/Willingness

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Understand and commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Work weekend/holiday/evening on-call shifts to support Communications Shops when scheduled or as operationally required. On call requirements may vary by shop.
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.
• Work flexible work arrangements (schedules and workplaces).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chelsea Blyth.

About this Position:
The location has been restricted to Vancouver.
This position will be based in one of the GCPE offices in Vancouver. Telework options may be available upon successful completion of a probationary period.
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 Vancouver for 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.
The starting salary for this position is $65,300.21 – $72,250.21 annually, and will be determined by the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Estimated timeline for the hiring process:

• Mid November: hiring panel reviews applications after the posting closes
• Late November: selected applicants complete a written assessment
• Early to mid December: hiring panel marks assignments
• Mid December: selected applicants invite to interview in January
• Winter break
• Mid January: interviews conducted
• Late January to early February: final result notifications provided to applicants
• Early February: placements may begin for successful applicants placed into the candidate pool

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.

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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Job Category Communications