BAND 2 – Human Resource Consultant – Communications

The Team
The Workforce Planning and Reporting work unit focuses on enhancing MCFD’s ability to develop and retain employees while identifying key positions and functions that need to be filled both now and in the future. The team analyzes workforce supply and demand, addressing recruitment and retention challenges. As part of a close-knit team, their efforts contribute to strengthening MCFD’s ability to build and sustain a skilled workforce, ensuring the delivery of essential services to children, youth, and families in British Columbia.

The Role
The HR Consultant, reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources-Workforce Planning, is responsible for developing and implementing the branch’s strategic communications plan. This role leads communication efforts for each team within the HR branch, ensuring cohesive, effective, and responsive communication of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures across the ministry. The HR Consultant Communications works closely with the Workforce Planning and Reporting team to create communications for the Child and Family Service Sector and oversees the design, development, and implementation of professional communications products, using a project management approach and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or in a related field, AND a minimum of two years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
   

Years of related Experience must include each of the following:
 

• Experience designing, developing, and implementing strategic communications plans, business plans, workforce plans, and/or strategic frameworks.
• Experience leading large projects through all phases of the project management life cycle.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with Executives and senior leaders and with external stakeholders; leading organizational change associated with new program implementation. 
• Experience writing executive and/or corporate communications.
   

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience presenting both virtually and in person to groups of up to 100 participants.
• Professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, journalism, or related field.
• CPHR and/or Human Resource Degree, Diploma, or Certificate.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Noah.Treacher@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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