COMM O 21R Communications Specialist

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 Conservancys 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

• A Diploma or higher in Communications Science Communications or Public Relations; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience delivering public relations corporate communications or media relations.
• Experience in website management editing and designing.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid drivers license.
• 3 years of related experience in 1 or more of the following:
  • Experience developing and implementing communication strategies.
  • Experience using Customer Relationship Management databases.
  • Experience with creating professional communications materials.
  • Experience liaising with news media.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience developing and implementing communication strategies using Customer Relationship Management databases creating professional communications materials and liaising with news media.
• Experience in the field of land conservation biology and/or ecology.
• Experience in science communication.
• Experience delivering public relations corporate communications or media relations for a public body
• Experience in coordinating formal and informal engagement processes with First Nations.
• Experience with social media platforms developing and implementing effective social media outreach projects.
• 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 launching successful multi-platform campaigns.

Proviso/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.

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About this Position:
1 Position available.
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 to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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:
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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.

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. 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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.