ADMN O 18R - Project Planning & Engagement Coordinator

Bring your project management expertise to this unique opportunity

The position resides in the Strategic Planning, Reporting & Engagement unit in the Strategic Services Division within the Ministry of Children and Family Development Deputy Minister’s Office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Planning, Reporting & Engagement, this role involves supporting the development, coordination, tracking of engagement and planning activities. The Project Planning & Engagement Coordinator provides technical project management support for engagement activities across the ministry and works closely with the senior manager.

Strong technical, people, and coordination skills along with a solid understanding a project management is essential for success in this role. The position requires an enthusiastic, flexible professional capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. A commitment to customer service and the ability to foster respectful and professional relationships with ministry and government leaders and team members is required.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, humanities, social sciences, public administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experienced may be considered.
• One year minimum experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 6 months experience with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Experience in the Social Services sector.
• Experience providing project management and coordination services for assigned projects.
• Experience in writing a variety of documents, i.e., briefing materials/reports/communications.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rani.Singh@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

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