COMM O 18R - Team Lead, Corporate Writing Services

Posting Title
COMM O 18R - Team Lead, Corporate Writing Services

Position Classification
Communications Officer R18

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually

Close Date
9/30/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
11/15/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division
Deputy Minister's Office

Job Summary

The Team
The Corporate Writing Services team at the Ministry of Education and Child Care is a group of dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in handling correspondence from parents, teachers, children and partners across the province.The team creates and manages public information materials, including high-level correspondence for the Minister, Deputy Minister, and ministry executives, in response to over 10,000 inquiries annually. The team also develops corporate communication plans and provide expertise in issues management to address critical and emerging concerns.

The Role
As the Team Lead for Corporate Writing Services, you will oversee the daily operations of the Corporate Writing Services team, guiding how responses are managed and working closely with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance. This dynamic role allows you to shape the voice and tone of the Minister and Minister of State, ensuring that concerns from parents, children, school districts, rights holders and partners are addressed with care and clarity. It's a unique opportunity to build leadership and communication skills while engaging directly with executive leadership and elected officials on important and emerging issues across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, English, Journalism or a related field, and *recent (gained within the last 5 years)related experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• *Recent (within 5 years)related experience must include each of the following:
• A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience including scheduling, performance management, and daily delegation of tasks.
• Experience streamlining internal and external communications to disseminate relevant information and decisions to senior/executive leadership and various levels of employees.
• Experience in communications planning (i.e., experience in planning process changes, mandate letters, cyclical division communications).
• Experience developing internal communications polices, standards and processes.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
• Additional years of experience in any of the above requirements.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in the BC Public Service.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sandra.Ellis@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Currently there is one (1) temporary opportunity available in Victoria until November 15, 2025.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
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:
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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

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: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Administrative Services, Communications, Education Services