Business Writer Coordinator

Overview

We're looking for a motivated and action-oriented business writer coordinator to join our Prevention Divisional Strategy and Operations department, to lead the development and production of communications, reports and other resources. You'll support Prevention Services by providing expertise to create and produce print and digital materials and communications aimed at coordinating our messaging and approach in improving health and safety in B.C. workplaces.

This is a temporary assignment of approximately 16 months.

How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure B.C. workers go home safely at the end of their workday.

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work primary from home and occasionally in the Richmond office.

What you'll do

• Coordinate the development and production of divisional reports, resources and communications, working closely with subject matter experts, managers, corporate communications and marketing staff to meet tight timelines
• Communicate frequently and proactively with project group members by phone, email, and in meetings where you'll typically present and provide creative solutions for presenting information
• Offer suggestions and problem solve communication requirements for various issues and initiatives, including coordinating and maintaining the key divisional communication team site
• Create and manage documentation for resource development projects, including statements of work, project briefs, schedules, promotion, and status updates
• Collaborate with team members through online tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for people who can:

• Independently coordinate, prioritize, and monitor multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and sometimes shifting priorities
• Organize and schedule people and resources to develop realistic action plans to meet project targets, while considering time constraints and resource availability
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, using plain language and standard spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Ensure required documentation is completed thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely fashion
• Maintain consistency with established workflow processes and editorial and brand standards
• Develop and maintain effective and respectful working relationships

Your background and experience

• A diploma or degree in business or a related field such as communications, journalism, or English
• A minimum of two years' recent related experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 product family.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $38.49 - $48.47/hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately. The closing date may change at any time, we suggest you apply at your earliest convenience
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.