Overview

Are you a communicator who is passionate about storytelling, strategic engagement and issues management? Interested in being part of a team that works to improve workplace health and safety and support people who are injured at work?

We're seeking an experienced communicator to join our growing team as manager, Corporate Communications primarily serving the communication needs of our internal partners.

You'll be joining our Corporate Communications team who work to create a line of sight between what we do every day and our vision for a province free of workplace injury and disease. You'll share stories that reflect our values, achievements, and challenges, to help us better understand our business and those we serve. We also strive to inform, involve, and inspire our stakeholders. Our work includes developing and delivering high impact communication plans to support corporate and divisional initiatives.

By joining our team and helping to shape communications with our internal and external stakeholders, you'll play a key role in contributing to safer and healthier workplaces across the province. Our organization is undergoing an exciting transition toward a more innovative way of creating business solutions that will help us achieve our goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the director of Corporate Communications, you'll join a team that provides direct support to specific divisions of WorkSafeBC. Your communications expertise will make you a trusted resource within the organization and a leader and innovator within the Corporate Communications team.

In this role, you'll lead a small team in developing and implementing effective communication strategies and plans, providing advice and guidance to senior leaders, and ensuring that our organization is appropriately positioned.

Is this a good fit for you?

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN:

• Develop and implement strategic, business, and operational plans to support and achieve organizational goals
• Consult with working groups, managers, directors, and, on occasion, members of the senior executive regarding the development of communication strategies
• Ensure that organizational and divisional policies, procedures, and standards are appropriately implemented
• Work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver on identified tactics in a timely way
• Work independently, collaborating with various stakeholders
• Work on project-based initiatives in a creative and innovative way
• Work effectively with our media, government relations team, and marketing departments to align and integrate our services

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, journalism, publishing, or a related field
• A minimum of three years of experience in communications, journalism, technical writing, or public relations
• Experience leading or supervising staff in a high volume and high pressure communications or public relations environment is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of change management is considered an asset

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email HR Testing Accommodation (SM) at the time you submit your application.

WHO ARE WE?

At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to promoting 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 and diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We're honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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 BENEFITS

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a starting salary of $87,734, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work

• and life. Learn more about what we offer.

If you're the successful applicant, we'll be making a conditional offer contingent upon your passing a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act. At the time of the offer, you'll need to consent to the criminal record check. Once you get a clearance, your offer of employment will be confirmed.

WorkSafeBC is an inclusive and accessible employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Only those under consideration will be contacted. If you're unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.