Communications Manager
Competition: LA242562
Department: Office of the Clerk
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $84,712.60 - $105,890.75 per annum. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.
Close Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon) PST
***Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on this BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the following directions below.***
POSITION SUMMARY
Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.
The Office of the Clerk is seeking a strategic, collaborative and solution-focused individual for the regular full-time position of Communications Manager.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategic Initiatives, the Communications Manager (Manager) is a member of the Governance and Corporate Support Team within the Office of the Clerk. The Manager leads the communications team within the Legislative Assembly Administration (Administration) and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of major communications strategies and practices that meet the strategic needs of the Administration. This position provides strategic communications counsel to senior leaders, developing and implementing corporate communication strategies that align with best practices and organizational objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
- Post-secondary education in communications or a related program, plus at least five years of professional communication experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience providing corporate communications advice and services to senior staff and officials.
- Experience managing internal and external communications strategies and plans.
- Experience leading teams and initiatives to effectively meet business objectives.
- Experience managing social media.
- Experience developing communications products, including presentations and graphics.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
- Experience in a parliamentary or public sector environment.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
- Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
- Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible work options – We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.
- Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
- Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
- Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
- Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.
For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PST on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. For questions please email human.resources@leg.bc.ca.
Note:
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact human.resources@leg.bc.ca.
The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.
We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.
All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.
Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: careers@leg.bc.ca | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca
For inquiries please visit our FAQ page or contact us.
DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.
