BAND 4 - Director, Stakeholder Engagement

Posting Title

BAND 4 - Director, Stakeholder Engagement

Position Classification

Band 4

Union

N/A

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$96,400.00 - $128,100.03 annually

Close Date

4/4/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division

Primary Care Division

Job Summary

Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment

The Primary Care Division in the Ministry of Health is responsible for setting provincial direction to support a high functioning primary health-care system that meets the needs of all British Columbians. This includes leading reforms that support primary care as the foundation of a full-service, community-based, integrated system of person and family-centred care.

The Director, Stakeholder Engagement designs and manages diverse external communications and engagement strategies for the public, a broad range of partners, including, health-care providers, professional associations, unions, First Nations, communities, patients and other interested and affected parties. Applying communications expertise, the director provides strategic advice and direction to support the division and ministry in achieving communications and engagement objectives that support inclusive and responsive primary health-care services.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field such as journalism, public relations, writing, English, marketing, or a communications-related discipline AND five years or more of related work experience in progressively more responsible communications positions. An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may be considered.
• Experience in external communications management positions.
• Experience in developing and delivering change management strategies.
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing external communications and marketing strategies.
• Experience in professional writing/communications materials and product development.
• Experience in the development and implementation of public and partner engagement.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with a diverse range of senior leaders and internal and external partners.
• Experience in providing written and oral advice to senior executives (e.g., Minister, Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Minister or equivalent).
• Experience leading, influencing, implementing, and sustaining organizational change
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory/management including resolving complex staff and/or client issues and leading project teams.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience leading complex public sector external communications and public engagement strategies.
• Experience working in the health sector

For questions regarding this position, please contact bruce.winter@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies within the Province of British Columbia.
These positions may be located in any of the following five (4) regional locations of: Vancouver Island (Victoria); Interior (Kelowna or Kamloops);Vancouver (Vancouver); Fraser (Burnaby or New Westminster);
Currently there is 1 permanent position available for the position of Director Stakeholder Engagement
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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 (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 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.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

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

Job Category

Leadership and Management