Career Opportunities: Regional Communications Officer, B.C. (1567)

PSAC - AFPC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national labor union in the Metro Vancouver area seeks a Regional Communications Officer to provide communications support and advice. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in communications or related field and a minimum of three years' experience. Responsibilities include developing effective communication strategies and materials to engage union members. The role offers flexible work arrangements and generous benefits including health insurance, vacation, and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Group Benefits including health insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Three weeks' vacation plus extra wellness leave

Recreation allowance of $800 per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience in communications.
• Knowledge of union principles and social justice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications advice and assistance to the REVP.
• Support communications, media relations, and campaign activities.
• Develop appropriate communication materials.

Skills

Digital media knowledge

Social media management

Communication strategy development

Content creation

Editing and proofreading

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in communications or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Regional Communications Officer, B.C.

Position Linguistic Designation: English

Search Area: Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date: 10/20/2025
NOTE: The successful candidate must reside in the Metro Vancouver area.

Who are we?

Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the front of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

• Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid employees may have own dedicated workstations.
• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee and Family Assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by employer.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three (3) weeks' vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• Recreation allowance of $800 per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP), the Regional Communications Officer provides communications advice and assistance to the REVP, and supports the communications, campaigns, media relations, and product development required to successfully implement the various activities of the region and engage its membership.

What you will bring to the table:

Education/Experience

• Post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field is required, with a minimum of three years related experience. In lieu of a post-secondary diploma, prior experience in a communications role will be considered.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of digital media and social media platforms, including the ability to create appropriate content for those platforms and to use them effectively.
• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC.
• Knowledge of union and social issues.
• Knowledge of issues affecting the union movement and PSAC members.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and of the Canadian federal and provincial political systems.

Abilities

• Ability to assess and analyze in order to develop appropriate communication strategies.
• Ability to conceptualize and design a variety of communication materials.
• Ability to strategize in order to mobilize members into action.
• Ability to plan and organize in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to edit for style and length and proofread English documents.

Personal suitability

• High degree of initiative, tact and good judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to union principles and social justice.

What you need to know:

• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through the internal career site.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet all the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by uploading a cover letter indicating it is a transfer request, on or before the closing date.

The objective of the PSAC's policy on Employment Equity is to achieve equality in the workplace for women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community people.

The Employee Self-Identification Questionnaire is an important part of the PSAC’s Employment Equity Program. All of the individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.

The statistics gathered from this survey will assist the PSAC in obtaining an accurate profile of its current workforce, which will enable us to keep an up-to-date and progressive employment equity plan.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email [e-mail].