Communications Specialist, Sector Engagement & Partnerships

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, SECTOR ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS:

($64,991.02 - $75,143.40 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Sector Engagement and Partnerships, the Communications Specialist, Sector Engagement and Partnerships is responsible for providing support for communications and engagement activities as part of BC Housing’s Equity and Corporate Affairs Branch. He/She/They performs duties with primary emphasis on supporting communications and engagement strategies with external stakeholders through housing sector communications, content development, speaking events, program administration, and other initiatives relating to Sector Engagement & Partnerships. The position provides support for presentation development, event management, and materials production to build awareness and relationships in support of BC Housing programs and services.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in communications or other relevant fields.
• Considerable experience in communications in the areas of writing, coordinating logistics for events and activities, as well as planning, organizing, and overseeing the production of communications collateral with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of communications, particularly within a public sector environment.
• Sound knowledge of communications planning and program/project implementation.
• Sound knowledge of community engagement best practices.
• Some knowledge of the processes relating to social housing development.
• Sound knowledge of government or non-profit sector.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong verbal, writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Strong event management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressures, with scrupulous attention to details.
• Ability to produce high quality speaking notes, presentations, and articles.
• Ability to write, prepare and post content to e-newsletters and websites for external audiences.
• Ability to use graphics editing tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to produce communication collateral.
• Ability to analyze, problem-solve and mediate difficult situations.
• Ability to utilize a high degree of judgment, discretion, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work with a variety of agencies and contractors.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to travel on Commission business and work evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and must meet requirements to qualify for rental car insurance.
• Due to the nature of this role, a valid class 5 driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace; please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

Please review the Job Description prior to applying.

As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted.

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers.

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org.

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