BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 21 base position

Job Overview

The Communication Analyst provides a range of professional communications expertise and services within a large, fast-paced division, including communications planning, writing and editorial services, graphic design, and planning and coordinating virtual events (including logistics and technology).

Working with senior leaders, you possess strong communications and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to turn high-level concepts and planning into quality deliverables with considerable divisional impacts. Highly organized and adaptable, you manage competing priorities, thrive in complex environments and are a collaborative, creative professional with a growth mindset.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or diploma in a related field, such as communications, public relations, graphic design, writing, marketing, journalism or English, and
• Minimum of one year’s experience developing a variety of communication materials, such as presentations, reports, speaking notes, web content, or newsletters, OR
• An equivalent combination of related post-secondary education and experience may be considered.

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

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, such as communications, public relations, graphic design, marketing or journalism.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Two or more years of graphic design and/or data visualization training or experience.
• Two or more years of experience using graphic design software.
• One or more years of experience developing communications materials for employees working in flexible/hybrid and/or geographically dispersed work environments.
• One or more years of experience developing communications materials in a social sector environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact SDD.Communications@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until November 30, 2027, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent 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.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.