BAND 1 - Digital Communications Officer

Posting Title
BAND 1 - Digital Communications Officer

Position Classification
Band 1 OIC

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$63,400.00 - $90,399.95 annually

Close Date
5/6/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
8/8/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Finance

Ministry Branch / Division
GCPE

Job Summary

Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment

Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization that supports external communication of government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. GCPE leads and coordinates government communications through its three divisions: Strategic Communications, Communications Operations and Corporate Priorities.

The Strategic Communications division provides a variety of specialized communications support services to all ministries, as required, including writing and editorial services, advertising and marketing services, graphic design, social media and digital services.

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Content, the Digital Communications Officer is responsible for developing and publishing social media content and other digital communications products to raise awareness of government priorities and programs. The Digital Communications Officer must understand the priorities of the BC Government and ensure those priorities are reflected in various online channels.

Estimated timeline for the hiring process:
May to June 2024

• Early May (after application end date): Hiring panel reviews applications
• Mid - May: Selected applicants complete a written assessment
• Mid - Late May: Hiring panel marks assignments
• Early - Mid June: Selected applicants take part in interviews
• Mid - June: Final result notifications provided to applicants
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as communications, journalism, writing, English, or a communications-related discipline and 2 years *related experience;OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include a minimum of two (2) of the following:

• Communications strategy development and implementation
• Professional writing
• Social media management, etc.
• Experience in design(e.g. graphic design)

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

• Journalism
• Conducting interviews with members of the public both face-to-face and virtual setting
• User Experience Design (UX)
• Visual Production
• Data analysis and data visualization

PROVISO / WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Understand and commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Work outside of standard business hours (including statutory holidays and weekends).
• 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.
• Occasionally travel to all regions in B.C. for events and tours.

For questions regarding this position, please contact paige.greene@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until August 8, 2025. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.
This position will be based in one of the GCPE offices in Victoria or Vancouver. Telework options may be available upon successful completion of a probationary period. Telework is voluntary with conditions.
An eligibility list may be established.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 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 (Comprehensive): 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 website. 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.

Job Category
Communications

Category

Government Sales and Marketing