Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Posting Title COMM O 21R - Communications Specialist AMENDED: Closing date extended
Position Classification Communications Officer R21
Union GEU
Work Options Hybrid
Location Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range $69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually
Close Date 8/11/2025
Job Type Regular Full Time
Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs
Ministry Branch / Division Islands Trust

Job Summary
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 level of government and First Nations on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.

The Role
Working with a highly dynamic and dedicated team, Islands Trust Conservancy’s Communications Specialist is accountable to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the communication activities required to carry out the conservation objectives of the Islands Trust Conservancy. Responsibilities include development, preparation and implementation of internal and external communication plans, public awareness and promotional programs, and coordination of outreach initiatives. The Communications Specialist is also responsible for media relations, social media posting and special event coordination for the Islands Trust Conservancy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, diploma or certificate in English, Journalism, Communications, Science Communications or Public Relations or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related experience in one (1) or more of the following (preference may be given to applicants with four or more years’ experience):
  • Developing and implementing communication strategies
  • Creating professional communications materials
  • Liaising with news media
• Experience using inter-personal, oral, written and web-based communications.
• Experience using donor databases.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Four (4) or more years’ experience developing and implementing communication strategies, creating professional communications materials and liaising with news media
• Experience in coordinating formal and informal engagement processes with First Nations
• Experience writing and editing under tight deadlines
• Experience using design and office software to create attractive and informative publications including formatting of webpages, presentation slides, tables, graphs and images
• Experience designing and developing websites
• Experience delivering public relations, corporate communications or media relations for a public body
• Experience with social media platforms, developing and implementing effective social media outreach projects
• Experience launching successful multi-platform campaigns

Provisos/Willingness Statements:

• Must be willing to occasionally work overtime, evenings and/or weekends for events.
• Occasional overnight travel to meetings, conferences and other events within BC.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:
Amendment (07/28): The closing date of this posting has now been extended until August 11th, 2025.
This position is based in Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or 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.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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