Communications Specialist

Classification: Grid 24, BCGEU Membership

Office Location: Fort St John or Kelowna or Victoria

Salary: $76,313.27 – $86,898.73 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary. 
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:
The Communications Specialist (Specialist) is responsible for providing professional communications expertise and a range of communications services. The Specialist prepares a variety of communication products and services, supporting the strategic objectives of the BC Energy Regulator. This position will also assist with developing video, graphic, social media and web content.

Communications and Strategic Engagement provides strategic advice, logistic and tactical communication support and service to other branches within the BCER. It includes issues management and media relations, internal communications and graphics, design, videography and video editing, social media content development and monitoring, writing and web development; as well as industry and government relations.

Organization Chart:
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Legal Counsel, Governance & Regulatory Affairs
Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Engagement
Executive Director, Strategic Engagement & Communications
Manager, Communications
Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of corporate initiatives within tight timeframes. Activities are often subject to significant public, political and industry scrutiny.

Provide the development of a variety of products including operational reports, multi-media presentations, corporate and social media videos, speeches and scripts, web content, fact sheets, bulletins, safety advisories, directives, newsletters, briefing materials and news releases.

Develop social media and video content, including for campaigns, proactive issues management and educational posts.

Develop graphic material and graphic design treatment for presentations, social media, and reports.

Use an evidence-based approach to transform BCER online datasets into easily accessible information for the general public and other users.

Respond to media inquiries, work with BCER subject matter experts to develop messaging and responses.

Write and develop web content that is plain language and accessible to all user groups.

Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Public Trust team on a variety of internal and external committees / projects as needed.

Other responsibilities and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or similar, and five (5) years’ relevant experience; or,

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience working in, or with, media or in a public relations / corporate and communications environment.

Demonstrated experience working with data sets and data visualization an asset.

Working knowledge of Content Management Systems and developing web content an asset.

Demonstrated experience with report set-up, desktop publication, graphic and web design and/or social media programs - experience with Adobe suite of products an asset.

Demonstrated proficiency with videography, photography and related editing software.

Demonstrated ability to translate technical writing to plain language or vice versa, to edit and proofread documents; preference will be given to those familiar with CP Style.

Demonstrated success researching, planning and delivering projects within tight timelines.

Demonstrated experience building relationships with partners such as government and industry considered an asset.

Key Competencies:
Building Trust-Based Relationships
The ability to build and maintain ethical relationships, networks, or contacts with others, while fostering trust through genuine and transparent interactions. It emphasizes integrity and commitment to both personal and professional connections through open exchanges of experiences and culture.

Innovation
The ability to proactively seek, generate, and implement new ideas, solutions, processes, or technologies that result in improvements in efficiency, productivity, or performance and drive positive change within the organization.

Integrity
The ability to work in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner, with consistent adherence to ethical behaviour and credibility in all actions. It fosters open communication and welcomes honesty even in challenging situations.

Planning
The ability to define actions and identify resources needed to deliver on corporate goals. It marks the transition from critical thinking and decision making to driving results. Effective planning involves proactively establishing priorities, allocating resources, developing, and implementing complex plans, and continuously monitoring and adjusting work to meet organizational objectives.

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.

About Us

About the BC Energy Regulator: 

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being.

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities.

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.