Summary
Description
The Team
The Business Planning and Engagement (BPE) team is a small, established group led by a director and coordinator. This team plays a key role in aligning divisional plans with ministry and government priorities, supporting staff engagement, and fostering clear communication across the division. By working closely with divisional leadership, committees, human resources, and communications teams, the BPE team helps ensure that every team member understands their role in delivering excellent service to British Columbians. With a diverse portfolio and dynamic responsibilities, this adaptable team thrives on variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact daily.
The Role
As a Project and Engagement Coordinator on the Business Planning and Engagement (BPE) team, you’ll guide project management processes and ensure each project follows the highest standards. You’ll create templates and track systems, manage project documentation, and develop key resources that keep projects on track. You’ll also help plan, coordinate, and communicate initiatives across the division, supporting internal communication, workforce planning, and staff engagement activities. This role directly impacts how divisional staff connect their work to ministry priorities, helping build an informed, engaged, and service-focused workforce for the people of British Columbia. This is an ideal role if you’re looking to grow your skills in project management and engagement in a meaningful way.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent plus post-secondary coursework in strategic planning, project management or communications.
- Two years of related experience. Related experience must include two or more of the following:
- Experience providing administrative support to project teams.
- Experience leading projects or project components.
- Experience developing a wide range of communications for diverse audiences.
- Experience coordinating meetings, events and engagement activities for a large organization (200+).
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience writing business and executive communication materials and knowledge of communications principles and techniques.
- Experience using website preparation, graphic design software, or content management system(s) such as CMS Lite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop or Illustrator.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Mary.Meldrum@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until December 31, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
The position headquarters will be Victoria, Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver and Prince George.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Citizens’ Services.
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A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: YES – 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.
Resume: YES – 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.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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