Bring your communications and planning skills to this senior opportunity

The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD) Strategic Planning and Engagement team is a dynamic, creative and resourceful group of individuals responsible for the ministry’s planning and reporting, internal communications, engagement and web services operations. The team works closely with Indigenous and non-Indigenous community partners, executive, ministry teams, senior leadership, change and project management on complex, highly sensitive cross-divisional projects, including the ministry’s transformation of services for children and youth with support needs, Indigenous jurisdiction, supports for youth and young adults leaving care, and improving the province’s network of care.

As a valued part of the team, the Senior Planning and Engagement Advisor leads, advises and guides ministry staff and teams in strategic communications and engagement projects and best practices. The successful applicant brings with them a positive outlook, proven experience managing complex and often sensitive communications projects, excellent written and verbal communications skills, issues management experience, and the ability to deliver quality products within tight timelines. Strong teambuilding and relationship skills are a must.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, communications or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience developing and delivering complex communications materials.
• Experience independently managing and delivering complex and time sensitive projects.
• Experience leading and/or working collaboratively with diverse teams.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Recent experience planning, consulting, creating and implementing communications and/or engagement initiatives.
• Previous experience in a social ministry or organization.
• Experience developing content for web platforms, preferably using CMS lite, Wordpress or Drupal.
• Project Management Professional Designation.
• Experience directing the work of others (professional employees and/or consultants).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Trish.Shields@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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 is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 be required to answer a standard 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.

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.