Senior Engagement Advisor

BC Ferries; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Defined benefit pension

Vacation

Career development

Job summary

BC Ferries invites a Senior Engagement Advisor to lead strategic, operational community and public engagements for priority projects in Victoria or Nanaimo. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, shaping engagement strategies and plans that support policy development, planning and major initiatives across the company.

This role requires translating complex information into clear, accessible materials, planning events and workshops, facilitating conversations, and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, community engagement or equivalent.
• Experience with engagement materials, plans and events.
• Familiarity with IAP2 foundations and facilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and developing engagement strategies and plans for corporate engagements.
• Leading and coordinating engagement initiatives with communities, government and partners.
• Identifying opportunities to engage external audiences.
• Drafting high-quality engagement materials and online content.
• Translating complex information into clear, plain-language materials.
• Planning and supporting public events and workshops.
• Facilitating meetings and working groups.
• Aligning activities with broader corporate initiatives.
• Producing high-profile engagement products independently.
• Managing multiple projects to deliver on time and budget.

Skills

Engagement strategy

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public affairs/community engagement

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Description

SENIOR ENGAGEMENT ADVISOR

Victoria or Nanaimo

6-monthterm with possibility of extension

The Opportunity

At BC Ferries, every sailing connects people, communities, and businesses across our coastal region. Behind those connections are important conversations with customers, Indigenous Peoples, local governments, community organizations, industry partners, and other interest holders who help inform the future of our service.

We’relooking for a collaborative, strategic, and highly skilledSenior Engagement Advisorto leadoperationally and reputationally significant projectcommunity and public engagements supporting priorityprojects acrossthe company.

In this role, you willact as a trusted advisor to internal teams, leading engagementstrategies and plans that support corporate policy development, companyplanningand major projects across BC Ferries. You will work with teams throughout the organization toidentifyengagement opportunities, bring the right people together and create meaningful opportunities for communities and partners to share their perspectivesand lived experience so BC Ferries can deliver better outcomesfor communities we serve.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engagement professional who is equally comfortable developing strategy, writing compelling materials,facilitatingconversationsandrepresentingthe organization in public.You’llbe trusted to manage multiple complex initiatives, navigate sensitiveissuesand translate technical information into clear,accessibleand meaningful communications.

The Role

Reporting to theManager,CommunityRelations, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Drafting and developing engagement strategies and plans for company-wide/corporate and external engagements to support policy development,planningand projects with various teams throughout the company;
• Leading and coordinating engagement initiatives involving communities, government,partnersand other interest holders;
• Identifyingopportunities to proactively engage and build meaningful relationships with external audiences;
• Drafting high-quality engagement materials, including strategies and plans, briefing and information notes, display boards, newsletters, presentations, reports, speeches,correspondenceand online engagement content;
• Translating complex and technical information into clear,accessibleand plain-language materials for a variety of audiences;
• Planning and supporting public events,workshopsand other engagement activities;
• Facilitating meetings, working groups and internal or external task forces;
• Working closely with colleagues across Public Affairs & Marketing and other divisions to align engagement activities with broader corporate initiatives;
• Working independently to produce high profile engagement products that require little revision;
• Responding torequests from communities, partners and interest groups as needed;
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, communityengagementor equivalent
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and familiarity with International Association of PublicParticipation(IAP2) foundations and facilitation skills are preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in a public relations or external engagement or communications role with high public visibility. Candidates with established interest holder connections are highly preferred
• 4-6 years of experiencein drafting engagement materials, coordinating day-to-day engagement activities, planning events and workshops, andfacilitatinggroup conversations
• 4-6 years of experience managing internal resources and contract suppliers
• Proven record of creating,leadingand delivering impactful engagement strategies and plans aligned to business objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

What we offer

This is a regular full-time position with a target salary range of$83,500 -$104,300per annum.The starting salary isdeterminedbased on the successful candidate’sknowledge,experienceand internal equity.

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan
• Minimum four weeks’ vacation
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Wellness programs and employee discounts

Join us!

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC"

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusionand local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you’llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+) and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants;however,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.