BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Child Care Community Development Team is a recently established team within the Strategic Expansion and Equitable Access Branch that works with public and non-profit child care operators across British Columbia to support the sustainability and expansion of child care services. Reporting to the Executive Director, the team consists of a Director of Child Care Development, two Child Care Planners, and a Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, and collaborates closely with colleagues across the Child Care Program and Policy Division, ECC, and other ministries. Their work focuses on improving equitable access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care, and the team is known for its strong commitment to community engagement, collaboration, trust-building, and practical support for child care organizations. 

The Role
The Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in planning and delivering virtual engagement activities with child care partners, school districts, and other stakeholders across British Columbia by coordinating meetings, communications, participant logistics, and follow-up actions. Through strong relationship management and collaboration, the position helps connect communities with provincial resources and supports efforts to improve access to affordable, high-quality, and inclusive child care for children and families throughout the province. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, community-minded professional who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to meaningful work that strengthens child care services and supports positive outcomes for communities across BC.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Business, Political Science or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• One (1) year experience responding to program issues or enquiries and making recommendations.
• One (1) year experience planning and implementing strategic partnership relations and/or communication strategies.
• Six (6) months experience planning and coordinating virtual engagements and/or events.

Preference May Be Given To Applicants With:

• Experience coordinating formal and informal consultation processes.
• Experience in the public, non-profit and/or child care sector.
• Experience in public/media relations, communications or marketing.
• Writing communications for, or engaging with, First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle.Kirby@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions.
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.

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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 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.