Communications Advisor

WorkSafeBC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Canada is seeking a Communications Advisor to drive internal and external communication strategies. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least six years of communications experience. Responsibilities include developing communication plans and fostering relationships across the organization. The position offers a hybrid work model and access to excellent benefits, including a pension plan and generous vacation entitlement.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

3 weeks of vacation in the first year

Health care and dental benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations.
• Ability to develop and implement communication plans.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans.
• Create engaging communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with internal clients to address organizational challenges.

Skills

Effective communication

Coaching others

Relationship building

Flexibility in adapting

Business communication best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or related discipline

Job description

Are you a skilled communications professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Our Corporate Communications department is growing, and we are looking for a Communications Advisor to join our dynamic, dedicated team.

In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping and driving communication strategies for both internal and external audiences, working primarily on projects that support the Enterprise division. You'll conduct stakeholder analyses and craft dynamic strategies to boost awareness of WorkSafeBC's services, goals, and initiatives.

Your expertise will shine as you create engaging communication plans and develop compelling materials for digital and print channels. With an eye for detail, you'll ensure consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

How you'll make a difference

You’ll build the understanding and trust that helps WorkSafeBC serve people across B.C.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices, based on the operational needs of the position. For further information on the hybrid work arrangements, please refer to WSN - Hybrid Work .

• Collaborate closely with internal clients to craft and execute comprehensive communication plans that tackle organizational challenges, mitigate risks, and deliver clear, consistent, and timely information to WorkSafeBC’s stakeholders
• Develop and implement creative communication strategies that deepen understanding of WorkSafeBC's services, business goals, and initiatives
• Offer expert recommendations on content, messaging, style, and format to ensure communications resonate with both the department and clients
• Champion plain-language principles in all communications, while introducing fresh approaches to simplify complex information for diverse audiences
• Provide expert guidance to editors, web publishers, designers, and multimedia teams to create and launch impactful communication initiatives that drive results
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We're looking for people who can

• Communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences both online and in person.
• Coach and influence others in developing effective communication skills
• Build strong relationships with people across and outside the organization
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams on complex and challenging projects, while adapting quickly to emerging circumstances or needs and be flexible in the face of change
• Use the principles and best practices of business communications, including developing and implementing communication plans and strategies.

Your background and experience

• A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of six years of experience working in communications, public affairs, media relations, or writing and/or editing in a government, editorial, or publishing (consumer, academic, corporate, or technical) environment.

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary : $41.55-$48.47 per hour

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.