Band 5 - Executive Director, Creative Strategy

Executive Director, Creative Strategy
Management Band 5

An eligibility list may be established.
This position is excluded from union membership.

The recruitment range for this position is: $107,800.20 - $137,500.00 annually. The starting salary for this position will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and subject to the requirements of the Management Compensation and Classification Framework (MCCF).

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Bring your vision, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role

Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization that supports external communication of government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. GCPE leads and coordinates government communications through its three divisions: Strategic Communications, Corporate Priorities and Communications Operations.

The Strategic Communications division acts as an internal creative agency to government and provides a variety of specialized communications support services to all ministries, as required, including advertising and marketing services, graphic design, social media and digital services.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Communications, the Executive Director, Creative Strategy, provides strategic leadership within the Strategic Communications Division to ensure GCPE is raising public awareness of BC Government priorities, policies and programs using the Government of BC’s owned, paid and shared channels. This position provides oversight and leads the Graphics, Marketing and Digital Communications units, and ensures consistency and alignment of these teams and their communications products.

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact America.Blasco@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, political science, writing, English, or a communications-related discipline AND five (5) years *related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Related experience must include any three (3) of the following:
• Experience in leading communications planning and implementation related to:
  • media or public relations;
  • issues management;
  • communications strategy development and implementation;
  • professional writing; and
  • digital communications.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders across government.
• Experience leading organizational change associated with implementation.
• Experience leading procurement, contract and financial management within the BC Public Service.
• Experience in facilitating and leading discussions and planning with large, diverse groups with differing views and priorities.
• Experience in the preparation of strategic briefing materials for senior executive.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• More than five (5) years of related senior leadership experience.
• Experience dealing with politically sensitive and/or significant issues.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in theAdditional Informationsection at the bottom of the posting.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.