Provincial Community Engagement Lead

Community Living BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Pension plan

Generous vacation & leave

Parental/maternity leave

Life insurance & disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Living BC (CLBC) is seeking a Provincial Community Engagement Lead to drive engagement strategies with people served, families, and community partners across British Columbia. The role emphasizes authentic relationships, accessibility, and capacity-building for staff.

You will support Community Councils, advise on grants and projects, and promote leadership and inclusion for people CLBC serves, with a focus on lived experience and self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent combinations considered.
• 5+ years advising self-advocacy and community living sectors.
• 5+ years leading engagement and community-building with diverse communities.
• Plain language communication knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead CLBC's community engagement strategy and implementation.
• Support engagement with self-advocates, families, Councils, and partners.
• Develop accessible engagement approaches and build staff capacity.
• Guide self-advocate policy and related advisory activities.
• Gather feedback and translate into action in CLBC programs.

Skills

Engagement strategy

Facilitation

Data analysis

Public participation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS 365 tools

SharePoint

Teams/Zoom

Job description

We are honoured to be again selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer R27 / Position starts at $88,130.7 annually
Team: Communications & Community Engagement
Reports to: Manager, Community Engagement
Location: Any CLBC office (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office - after passing a 6-month probation)

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity

As a Provincial Community Engagement Lead at CLBC, you are responsible for leading the implementation of CLBC's community engagement strategies and supporting consistent, meaningful engagement with people CLBC serves, their families, self-advocacy groups, Community Councils, and community partners across British Columbia. You will also strengthen the leadership and participation of people with lived experience, support Community Councils and advisory groups, develop and facilitate accessible engagement approaches, and build the capacity of CLBC staff to establish authentic relationships, gather and respond to feedback, and advance diverse, inclusive, and welcoming communities.

Responsibilities include

• Develop annual reporting and other materials that communicate Community Council activities, outcomes, and contributions.
• Coordinate and support the use of Community Council guidelines, operating practices, and resources by Community Councils and regional staff across the province.
• Advise on and supports grants, projects, and other initiatives that build self-advocacy and family leadership skills and capacity.
• Work with CLBC's policy team to support the self-advocate policy sub-committee and other opportunities for self-advocates to contribute to policy-related work.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate engagement plans and activities that enable CLBC to listen to and learn from people it serves, families, service providers, and community partners.
• Gather feedback on engagement activities and identifies opportunities to strengthen future engagement approaches, with reference to CLBC's Community Engagement Framework and related practice guidance.
• Mentor, coach, and advise CLBC staff and management teams on engagement practices that build trust and meaningful relationships with people CLBC serves, families, and communities.
• Gather, write, and support stories and other content that promote self-determination, leadership, inclusion, and full citizenship of people CLBC serves.

We’re also looking for someone with

• Knowledge of issues and barriers affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families in British Columbia.
• Knowledge of community engagement principles, approaches, and best practices, including the principles of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).
• Ability to analyze engagement information, identify themes and trends, and provide clear recommendations to managers and project teams.
• Ability to facilitate diverse groups through strategic planning, goal setting, consensus building, and development of practical work plans.
• Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of the application of information technology systems, specifically Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and similar virtual collaboration and presentation tools.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a related human service field from a recognized post-secondary institution. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.
• At least 5 years' experience working alongside the self advocacy and community living sector in an advisory capacity is desired. This includes a proven track record of successfully supporting self advocates to prepare for and participate in a variety of leadership building activities such as forums, meetings, committees/councils, boards, workshops etc.
• At least 5 years' experience successfully developing and leading engagement and community building strategies and activities with diverse communities.
• Certification or/and work experience creating a detailed understanding of plain language communication skills is an asset.

Additional Info

• Possession of a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!

Closing date: October 20, 2026

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.