Manager, Community Relations And Events

Richmond, BC, Canada

Job Description


OverviewAre you an individual that thrives on collaboration and relationship building? Do you want to lead our community and event management strategies? We are looking for an enthusiastic Manager of Community Relations and Events to join our team.In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll develop, lead, and manage the operations of the Community Relations and Events department. This role is instrumental in how WorkSafeBC shows up in communities throughout B.C. You will help build and create meaningful experiences for those we serve, including marginalized and Indigenous communities. This role will further WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s mandate and vision through engaged presence in various communities and events to promote our mission of preventing workplace injury, illness, and death and supporting injured workers through fair compensation and effective rehabilitation.This role reports to the Director of Community, Stakeholder, and Indigenous Relations. The manager will have a direct report and the opportunity to build and grow a highly effective team. This role requires travel across B.C.How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll build the understanding and trust that helps WorkSafeBC serve people across B.C.Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll workAt WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.What you\'ll do

  • Build presence and partnerships with key community stakeholders and leaders to support the development of WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s Community Relations and Events function
  • Develop, manage, and evaluate the Community Relations and Events strategy and framework to ensure program engagement and effectiveness
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote strategies and objectives of WorkSafeBC and operational divisions
  • Support Communications and Marketing with execution of campaigns, events and strategic initiatives
Is this a good fit for you?We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can:
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various backgrounds and levels, demonstrating a high level of political acuity
  • Foster and build relationships with various communities, organizations, stakeholders, and internal partners
  • Think strategically to design, build, and execute an engaging and effective community relations and events strategy
  • Build, develop, and coach staff to support strategic initiatives and objectives
  • Summarize and analyze large amounts of data to measure program effectiveness and improvement and create reports for senior executives
Your background and experience
  • A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations, or relevant discipline
  • A minimum of five years of stakeholder or public relations experience, managing community relations and events in a large, complex organization
  • Experience in people management and development
We\xe2\x80\x99ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
  • Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
  • Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
  • 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
  • Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
  • Optional leave arrangements
  • Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
Learn more: Find out .Salary: $116,185 - $141,165 /annuallyWant to apply?
  • Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2295006
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $116185 - 141165 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Richmond, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned