Job Description

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Publication Specialist to join our team in Burnaby!

The Publication Specialist is responsible for overseeing the production of the Innovation magazine and providing content and editorial guidance for eNews. The Publication Specialist also provides staff support to the Editorial Advisory Committee.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a high-performing and close-knit team of professionals working within the unique landscape of regulatory communications. Our organization - one of BC\'s Top Employers - has fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a flex day schedule that essentially offers every second Friday off.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Performing the function of Managing Editor for the 40-page bi-monthly magazine, Innovation. Establishing procedures and implementing policies; planning editorial and ensuring content is relevant and topical; researching, writing, and editing articles; initiating, approving, and coordinating editorial; planning and maintaining production schedule; directing and overseeing contributors to produce editorial content; providing direction to external design firm and advertising representative.
• Providing content and editorial support for the organization\xe2\x80\x99s monthly email newsletter, eNews. Working with the Manager, Digital Communications and Publication Coordinator to establish procedures and implement policies and to plan and maintain the production schedule; researching, writing, and editing articles; initiating, approving, and coordinating editorial.
• Providing editorial oversight and contributes content to organization publications as required, including providing writing and editing support to other departments.
• Responding to registrant and public inquiries regarding Innovation magazine.
• Providing staff support for the Editorial Advisory Group.
• Participating in events and activities that support Engineers and Geoscientists BC\xe2\x80\x99s communication programs and strategic communications goals as required (e.g., the annual conference).
• Managing the budget for Innovation and being accountable for managing expenditures within these budget areas. Tracking magazine revenues and seeking new opportunities for revenue growth by working with the advertising representative.
• Travelling to Engineers and Geoscientists BC\xe2\x80\x99s annual conference and AGM and to events and tradeshows within the Lower Mainland and other areas of the province as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Bachelor\'s degree is preferred, ideally in the areas of publishing, editing, journalism, or communications.
• 6+ years experience in a senior role producing a print publication such as a magazine, journal, or technical publication; experience should include editing, graphic layout, and art direction.
• 6+ years experience in technical/professional writing and editing.
• 6+ years experience in photo editing, resizing, and colour correcting (Photoshop preferred).

WHAT\'S IN IT FOR YOU

Each member of our team enables us to deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world". We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

We have a flexible work environment and are committed to employee development. We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a generous benefits program including a group health program, a group retirement program, generous vacation allowances, and a flex day program that offers compressed workweeks.

EGBC offers employees a hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely and days worked in-office. Most roles will be expected to work in-office a minimum of two days per week during regular business operations. We provide the required tools and equipment for employees to work remotely.

WHO WE ARE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC\'s Top Employers.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. Engineers and Geoscientists BC regulates and governs these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a council of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. Council is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.

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