Job Description

Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Salary: Exempt Band 4, MIN $82,600.00 - MAX $111,900.00

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/26/2023

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.

Are we right for you...

We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you\xe2\x80\x99d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you\'ll be doing...

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, the Supervisor Youth Program is responsible for managing and implementing the Provincial Free Transit 12 and Under (FT12U) program, Youth Outreach Program and Youth Development Programs for BC Transit.

You will manage the FT12U program and Youth Development Programs, to include developing and coordinating partnerships with a variety of internal and external agencies to provide services for youth in BC, soliciting and administering grants, creating marketing and outreach strategies and responding to community inquiries and complaints.

You will oversee the provider network and ensure provider compliance; assisting with program development and planning; recruiting, training, and monitoring individual service providers.

What you\'ll bring to the table...

We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education and experience allows people to be successful in this role:

• Previous experience in a marketing department, advertising agency, or similar environment, including experience in: coordinating projects, building strategy, writing media advisories and editing ad copy.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of marketing and experience with marketing strategy and planning with emerging media;
• Demonstrated leadership skills in overseeing marketing campaigns and employees;
• Analytical skills to identify and assess the impacts of program-related risks and opportunities;
• Exceptional communication skills to write and deliver plans and presentations (written and verbal);
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and political sensitivity in all areas of decision making;
• Interpersonal skills to identify mutually acceptable solutions, and work to achieve consensus between groups;
• Decision-making skills to make recommendations to resolve program-related issues, and to make decision on priorities across projects;
• Preference will be given to those with previous youth marketing and engagement experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Travel expectation between 10-25%
• Must have a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing.

What we\'ll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a \xe2\x80\x9cgold plated\xe2\x80\x9d defined benefit pension plan, meaning it\xe2\x80\x99s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other\'s successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What else we\'ll consider...

The physical requirements of the role...

What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place between March 8th & 9th, 2023.
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

To prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting the definition of being "fully vaccinated" as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.

BC Transit