BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Strategic Planning, Priorities and Engagement (SPPE) Branch is the go-to team for corporate planning and reporting, event coordination, and communications services at MOTI. You will be part of a supportive, energetic, and client-focused team that thrives in a fast-paced environment in newer branch serving the needs, interests and expectations of the public, ministry staff, and broader government.

The Role
As the Communications Officer, you will craft compelling communication materials across various platforms. Whether it’s for the intranet, events, executive messages or public-facing channels, your work will play a key role in fostering a positive and informed culture at MOTI. This position is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your communication skills, allowing you to create a wide array of content tailored for diverse audiences. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (such as Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, English, or equivalent).
• An equivalent combination of related experience, education and/or training may be considered.
• Minimum one year of related experience in the following:
  • Experience in public relations such as: internal or corporate communications, social media or media relations supporting a large organization
  • Experience writing and editing communication materials including: communication plans, executive messages or speeches, social media, newsletter articles, etc.
  • Experience working with general communications principles, concepts and methodologies including issues management, and media production (ie. Video production and editing).
  • Experience building and managing collaborative relationships with clients, partners and interest holders.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• One year or more experience supporting, planning for and facilitating online meetings and events for an organization.
• One year or more experience using graphic design platforms for digital content.
• One year or more experience using CMS (content management system) Lite.
• Experience working in a public sector setting.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Layla.Clarkson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
2 Positions available.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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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