Senior Communications Advisor, Sector Engagement & Partnerships

at  BC Housing

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Sector Engagement and Partnerships, the Senior Communications Advisor, Sector Engagement and Partnerships, supports the development and implementation of communications strategies to foster strong relationships with housing sector partners, and supports engagement with key external stakeholders and partners on BC Housing’s long-term plans and strategic initiatives to support a thriving affordable housing sector in British Columbia. He/She/They provides housing sector-related consultation and support to BC Housing’s Executive, management, and staff, including presentation coaching and relationship management advice, fostering positive relationships with external organizations; planning and organizing housing sector consultations and events; and preparing various presentations, reports, briefing notes, and communications materials. The position facilitates strong working relationships with the Minister’s Office, housing sector partners, local governments, health authorities, and other external stakeholders.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or other relevant field
• Considerable experience in communications in the areas of communications planning, issues management, media relations, stakeholder relations and public engagement for large, complex organizations.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of the philosophy, theories and principles of the communications discipline, specifically in the public sector environment
• Considerable knowledge of the objectives, programs and best practices of strategic communications planning, media relations, issues management and stakeholder relations
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong verbal, writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to create and foster strong working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders in planning and implementing communication strategies, providing strategic communications advice, and facilitating problem solving in order to manage issues, mitigate risks and achieve results
• Ability to produce high quality speaking notes, presentations, articles, and communications plans.
• Ability to synthesize and articulate complex issues, problem solve and facilitate the implementation of effective solutions
• Ability to develop and design presentations
• Ability to provide strong team leadership on various projects, and provide advice and counsel to other Communications staff in the performance of their duties
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressures, with scrupulous attention to details
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner while displaying a high degree of judgement, discretion and decision-making ability
• Ability to work with a wide variety of online social media platforms
• Ability to travel on Commission business and work evenings and weekends as required
• Valid BC Driver’s License and must meet requirements to qualify for rental car insurance
• Due to the nature of this role, a valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.
  Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.

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