BAND 1 OIC - Online Editor

The Team
Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive organization that supports the government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. GCPE leads and coordinates government communications and public engagement through three divisions: Communications and Media Relations Division, Strategic Communications Division and Corporate Services Division. The Communications and Media Relations Division is responsible for the communications management and coordination of corporate priority files of government and provides strategic coordination of daily issues-based communications activities to meet government's communications requirements for issues management.

The Role
Under the guidance of the Director, this position: identifies items of significance to the Government of BC; selects print, broadcast online and social media content for publication; catalogues, records and archives material; and carries out archival research. This position determines the appropriate government recipients for specific media coverage. This requires the editor to be knowledgeable of issues facing, and of interest to, government, as well as government initiatives and programs to properly select and identify items of significance.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary program (i.e.: Certificate level) in Office Administration, Medical or Legal Transcription, Writing, English or a related field and six (6) months or more related transcription experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include the following:

• Demonstrated experience in transcription (e.g.: of audio/video content).
• Experience as an administrative professional in a formal office environment.
• Experience working in a high volume, fast paced, time sensitive work environment.
• Experience independently coordinating and executing your work.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience using Mac computers.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Scott.Ryckman@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
There is one (1) part time temporary opportunity available until July 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
This position will work minimum 20 hours per week, with the potential to work full time hours (35 hours per week).
Work hours begin as early as 3:30 am and end as late as 10:00 pm each weekday, and 6:00 am to 8:00 pm weekends including statutory holidays. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to perform duties outside of the position’s normal working hours.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent 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.

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The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.