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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.

Status/Term: Permanent/Full-time
Classification/Salary: Excluded Band 2 - $76,957 to $99,568 annually
Team: Communications and Community Engagement
Location: Head Office (work from home allowed 4 days per week after passing probation)

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.

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 CLBCPeopleS 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 the External Relations Advisor (ERA), you will play a key role in working with CLBC managers and staff and liaising with government to help CLBC identify and proactively address public and sensitive issues. You will be responsible for ensuring that public questions and concerns that arise in day-to-day activities, meetings, correspondence and through media and social media are identified and understood so that effective strategies can be designed to build understanding for CLBC's vision, mandate, and programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement issues management services
• Develop productive relationships with government communications and Ministry staff by keeping them informed of developments and being accessible and responsive to government questions and requests
• Maintain proactive, positive, supportive relationships with senior management, and regional managers and staff that allow quick identification and response to emerging issues
• Coordinate government correspondence requests
• Coordinate the preparation of a wide variety of communications materials
• Develop communications plans to support CLBC provincial initiatives
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic Communications goals and objectives for CLBC in conjunction with Communications team members. Identify potential issues involving the development, production and distribution of communication material and develop strategies to address these issues. Ensure quality and consistency of all material and alignment with the vision, mission, and values of CLBC
• Edit communications for both internal and external use to ensure they are designed and clearly written to reach target audiences, promote awareness of CLBC initiatives and help to build a positive reputation for CLBC
• Support pro-active media relations activities by helping draft news releases and stories to highlight CLBC achievements and enhance reputation with stakeholders
• Participate as a member of various committees throughout CLBC to provide and collect information regarding communication issues

You will stand out if you have:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals in a wide variety of settings across the organization
• Solid understanding of the linkages between the public, and the elected and administrative spheres of all orders of government
• Demonstrated experience using industry-standard communications-related software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality documents
• Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or an equivalent and relevant discipline
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience, including experience maintaining positive relationships with journalists
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

We're also looking for:

• Knowledge of linkages between the public and the elected and administrative spheres of all orders of government
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals in a wide variety of settings across the organization
• Demonstrated tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling confidential and/or sensitive information
• Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality documents
• Time management skills and the ability to guide materials through a complex review process
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines
• Social media skills, with an understanding of different social media channels
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail

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 to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info

• Travel: Occasional overnight travel within the province of British Columbia. Use of own vehicle on expenses.
• Possession of a Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract is required
  
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check