Job Description

Posting Title
BAND 1 OIC Public Affairs Officer CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Position Classification
Band 1 OIC

Union
N/A

Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA (Primary)


Salary Range
$59,400.12 to $84,700.00 Annually

Close Date
1/18/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date


Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Government Communication and Public Engagement

Ministry Branch / Division
Communications Operations

Job Summary
Contribute your professional communications expertise and collaboration skills in this rewarding and dynamic opportunity.

Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive organization that supports the government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. The Communications Operations Division is responsible for communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government and providing strategic advice on daily issues-based communications activities.

The Public Affairs Officer reports to the Communications Director and/or Manager. In the Public Affairs Office role, you will provide a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of your assigned ministry. As a Public Affairs Officer, you are responsible for preparing a variety of written communications products including writing news releases, key messages, speeches, developing and executing communication plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations expertise. If you are a communications professional with the collaborative skills and the initiative required to succeed in this busy, high-profile environment, we look forward to your application. Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related field such as journalism, public relations, public policy, political science, writing, English, or a communications-related discipline AND 2 years or more communications related work experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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

• Experience working in public relations and/or communications in a large organization.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with business partners and clients.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in social media management or moderation.
• Experience working with First Nations or Indigenous organizations.
• Experience working in reactive communications (e.g. crisis communications, stakeholder communications, media relations, issues management, social community management).
• Experience working in proactive communications (e.g. event planning, capital announcements, social media, communications planning, etc.).
• 4 years or more communications related work experience.

Proviso / Willingness statements Candidates must be willing and able to:

• • 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact FionaDawn.Wilson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position: Amendment (January 6, 2023): Posting Date Extended to January 18, 2023

This position is excluded from union membership. The starting salary for this position is $59,400.12 - $65,725.09 annually and will be determined by the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience. This position will be based in Kamloops. Telework options may be available upon successful completion of a probationary period. Telework is voluntary with conditions. 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 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, using preferred qualifications. 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 can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], M\xc3\xa9tis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

Kamloops is surrounded by over one hundred lakes as well as the North and South Thompson rivers. Water-based activities are very popular, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Kamloops has a very strong First Nations culture. 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 required: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. 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.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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, Leadership and Management