The Team
Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and Indigenous Governing Bodies on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.
The Role
The Communications and Public Engagement Team Lead will play a key role in defining and delivering public engagement and communications activities to advance the priorities and work of Islands Trust Council, Islands Trust Conservancy and local trust committees. This position leads a team of communications and engagement specialists and provides advice and support for all communications and engagement activities across the Islands Trust. This role is multi-faceted, helping to support public-facing communications through digital, media and print, and to give the public access to meaningful opportunities to have their voices heard in the decision-making process. To be successful in this work, the Engagement and Communications Team Lead will combine strong relevant experience and skills, a current awareness and understanding of issues and audiences in the communities Islands Trust serves, and a strategic mindset to inform effective advice to senior staff and elected officials.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline.
- Minimum three years of experience leading and delivering strategic communications planning and tactics for diverse audiences.
- Minimum three years of experience leading complex issues management in a public sector context.
- Minimum three years of experience providing communications advice and expertise to the senior leadership of an organization.
- Demonstrated experience working in public engagement or certification by International Association of Public Participation or related training/accreditation.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).
Preference may be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:
- Supervisory experience in a unionized public sector employment environment.
- Experience working in a BC municipal government organization.
- Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
Provisos:
- Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position.
- Criminal Record Check is required.
- Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC.
For questions regarding this position, please contact cfrater@islandstrust.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position is located in Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent full time or part time opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is currently under review for exclusion.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: YES - Please submit a cover letter. Statements made in the cover letter must be supported by your resume. 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. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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