Senior Communications Advisor

BC Ferries

$83K — $104K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, or related field
  • 4-6 years in Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, or Strategic Internal Communications
  • Experience in research, writing, and distribution of internal communications
  • 1-3 years in content planning and project planning
  • 1-3 years in issues management and change communications
  • 1-3 years of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and design tools like Photoshop and InDesign

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communications strategies for IT major programs
  • Advise senior leaders on corporate communications needs
  • Create engaging content for various communications materials
  • Produce high-profile communications deliverables with minimal revision
  • Support organizational change management efforts
  • Build relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization
  • Utilize knowledge of communication strategies to evaluate plans for diverse audiences

Benefits

  • Career development and learning opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan
  • Minimum four weeks of vacation
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Wellness programs and employee discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

IT MAJOR PROGRAMS

Victoria or Vancouver Lower Mainland

24-month Term Certain

 

 

The Role

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications & Strategy, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

  • Developing and executing communications strategies and plans for company-wide/corporate and internal communications to support IT major programs
  • Providing strategic advisory on corporate communications needs to senior leaders
  • Creating engaging content for a variety of communications materials including communications strategies and plans, internal memos, intranet copy, presentations, reports, speeches, and correspondence
  • Working independently and produces complicated, high-profile communications deliverables that require little revision
  • Supporting organizational change management efforts that drive employee understanding, engagement and adoption
  • Building strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization
  • Utilizing your knowledge and application of communications concepts, strategies and technical skills to plan, execute and evaluate communications plans for internal and external audiences

 

What you bring to the team

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, or a related discipline
  • Certification or accreditation in Change Management or Change Communications is considered an asset
  • 4-6 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Strategic Internal Communications in a fast-paced environment
  • 4-6 years of experience in research, writing and distribution of communications via internal channels (e.g. email, e-newsletter, intranet)
  • 1-3 years of experience in content planning and project planning
  • 1-3 years of experience in issues management, change management and change communications
  • 1-3 years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite, MS365 and design tools (Photoshop and InDesign)
  • 1-3 years of experience in supporting intranet content management systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and works collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to translate technical material and terminology into plain language for employee audiences
  • Ability to manage projects and assignments on deadline
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information

 

What we offer

This is a regular full-time position with a target salary range of$83,500 - $104,300per annum.The starting salary isdeterminedbased on the successful candidates knowledge,experienceand internal equity.

 

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:

  • Career development and learning opportunities
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan
  • Minimum four weekss vacation
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Wellness programs and employee discounts

 

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume as one combined PDF document by September 13, 2026at 11:59pm.

 

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