COMM O 21R - Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist

About the BCLDB :

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province.

The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations.

The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming.

Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO), the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization.

Comprised of Policy, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and the Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.

g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role :

The Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist is responsible for leading the LDB's digital communication strategies and content that will strengthen the LDB's relationships with employees, customers and stakeholders, and manage the LDB's reputation.

The Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist will work directly with the Senior Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Relations and the Director of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations to collaborate on defining and implementing the overall digital communications plan.

This role is also responsible for collaborating on the design of digital communications channels, and the execution of new digital communication tools, technologies, strategies, and design.

A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements :

Education and Experience :

Degree or diploma in communications, digital strategy or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of recent, related work experience*.

A combination of education, training and experience may be considered i.e., secondary (high) school diploma, and a digital communication related certification with 3 years of recent, related work experience*.

• Recent, related work experience must have occurred within the last 5 years and must include the following :
• Experience in developing and implementing digital communications and / or corporate communication strategies, policies, plans, and performance metrics to achieve set goals.
• Web content and / or social media strategy development, execution, and evaluation.
• Preparing and proofreading content for online, publications, documents, social media, reports, and communication materials for mass distribution.

Preference may be given to those candidates with :

• Experience leading digital communications and engagement in a government or regulatory environment.
• Experience with website design and user experience.
• Experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in audio / video production.
• Experience with managing large, virtual meetings (e.g., townhalls and cross-functional department meetings).

Application instructions :

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description.

Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered :

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and / or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent and Compensation at [email protected] .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website.

If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.

bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens.

Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces .

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service.

For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options.

For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

Job Category

Administrative Services, Communications

Additional Information

Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist