ADMN O 24R – Public Education and Online Communications Officer

Job title: ADMN O 24R – Public Education and Online Communications Officer

Job description: An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
There is currently one temporary opportunity until March 31, 2022, this temporary appointment may be extended and/or a permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.

Use your communications and engagement skills to build a more prepared and resilient province

Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) is the province’s lead coordinating agency for all disaster management activities. As such, EMBC works directly with local governments, First Nations, provincial ministries, federal departments and volunteers in the areas of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

To support EMBC’s mandate, the Engagement, Education and Digital Services unit oversees PreparedBC, British Columbia’s official disaster readiness education program with the mandate of building a more prepared and resilient province. The unit also contributes to EmergencyInfoBC, which is British Columbia’s official online hub for active provincial-scale emergencies, linking the public to vital response and recovery information.

The Public Education and Online Communications Officer is responsible for the development of education programs and resources that promote the understanding of hazards (e.g. earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires) and how to prepare for them. This includes direct engagement with local authorities, First Nations and other partners to ensure all content is effective, accessible and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

These potentially life-saving resources are primarily promoted via the web and social media (Twitter and Facebook) using creative campaigns built and executed by the Engagement, Education and Digital Services team. Officers also support in-person preparedness events and oversee engagement activities aimed at building an “all of society” approach to managing emergencies in British Columbia.

The Public Education and Online Communications Officer may be required to communicate breaking disaster information to the public via EmergencyInfoBC (web and Twitter). Provision of situational awareness and public information during emergencies plays a key role in EMBC’s ability to provide coordinated response and recovery efforts.

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 advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: or by phone: 778-698-1336 .

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact . 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 , 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Education/Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, English or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years related work experience including:

• Recent (within 5 years) experience developing a public education program (preference may be given to applicants with experience in emergency management specifically).
• Recent (within 5 years) experience developing and implementing engagement strategies or plans.
• Recent (within three years) experience managing social media tools (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) for organizational communication, media or public relations.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience engaging with Indigenous communities, including facilitating presentations and workshops.
• Experience in emergency management.
• Experience in graphic design.

Candidates must be able and willing to:

• Travel in accordance with Covid-19 regulations.
• Work flexible hours and be available for emergency activations 24/7.

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 the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

CRC – 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 – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. 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.

Company:

Expected salary: $66557 – 75884 per year

Location: Saanichton, BC

Job date: Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:53:26 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca