ADMN O 24R - Economic Development UX and Design Specialist – Closing date extended

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Branch of Regional and Indigenous Economic Policy supports Indigenous, rural and regional inclusion in the economy by supporting the implementation of the StrongerBC Economic Plan and upholding the Province’s commitment to reconciliation in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The branch provides guidance, support and co-ordination on engagement, policy and economic development opportunities, creates tools and resources, and builds enduring relationships with external partners to advance Indigenous and regional economic initiatives.

The Economic Development UX and Design Specialist provides expertise in web management, user experience (UX) and service design. The position supports the division's online, content and metadata strategies ensuring alignment with corporate strategies/standards for web accessibility and human-centred design. The position is responsible for the maintenance, governance and development of web content, information architecture and analytics of the division’s web assets.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Computer Science, Communications, User Experience Design or other related fields. An equivalent combination of two (2) years or more of education, training and experience may be considered.

• A minimum of two (2) years experience utilizing user experience design methods (design research, strategy development) to plan and build web priorities, including experience in:

  • information architecture,

  • content development,

  • basic web graphic development and interaction design; and,

  • an equivalent combination of related experience, education or training.

• Experience identifying current online service delivery trends and implementing improved/increased service delivery to partners.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience with digital and/or modernization projects for the web, including knowledge of User Experience (UX) best practices or UX certification.

• Experience with content management systems (CMS Lite preferred), writing for online audiences and understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and enhanced search.

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite or other design software.

• Experience managing projects and/or project components, including knowledge of project management principles.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amber.Bourbonnais@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (May 30, 2024): Posting closing date extended to June 7, 2024.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) 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.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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 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.