The Team
The Strategic Communications Services division provides a variety of specialized communications support services to all ministries as required including writing and editorial services, marketing and advertising services, graphic design services, and social media and digital services.

The Role
The Marketing Officer plays a key role in creating and coordinating impactful marketing campaigns and materials that align with government standards and policies. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Advertising, this role involves collaborating across teams to develop strategic plans, manage media buying, and produce high-quality communication materials. This position also leads search engine marketing initiatives and contribute to administrative operations within the marketing and advertising unit.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience in advertising, marketing, public relations, corporate communications or media relations in a large organization OR
• Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in advertising, marketing, public relations, corporate communications or media relations in a large organization OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum one-year experience managing projects and/or project components.

Proviso / Willingness statements
Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Understand and commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Work outside of standard business hours (including statutory holidays and weekends)
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations, including operational deployments across the province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Allison Ishida.

About this Position:
This position will be based in one of the GCPE offices in Victoria and Vancouver.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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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