Job Description

SENIOR ENGAGEMENT ADVISOR

Victoria or Nanaimo

6-month term with possibility of extension

The Opportunity

We're looking for a collaborative, strategic, and highly skilled Senior Engagement Advisor to lead operationally and reputationally significant project community and public engagements supporting priority projects across the company.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, leading engagement strategies and plans that support corporate policy development, company planning and major projects across BC Ferries. You will work with teams throughout the organization to identify engagement opportunities, bring the right people together and create meaningful opportunities for communities and partners to share their perspectives and lived experience so BC Ferries can deliver better outcomes for communities we serve.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engagement professional who is equally comfortable developing strategy, writing compelling materials, facilitating conversations and representing the organization in public. You'll be trusted to manage multiple complex initiatives, navigate sensitive issues and translate technical information into clear, accessible and meaningful communications.

The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Drafting and developing engagement strategies and plans for company-wide/corporate and external engagements to support policy development, planning and projects with various teams throughout the company;

• Leading and coordinating engagement initiatives involving communities, government, partners and other interest holders;

• Identifying opportunities to proactively engage and build meaningful relationships with external audiences;

• Drafting high-quality engagement materials, including strategies and plans, briefing and information notes, display boards, newsletters, presentations, reports, speeches, correspondence and online engagement content;

• Translating complex and technical information into clear, accessible and plain-language materials for a variety of audiences;

• Planning and supporting public events, workshops and other engagement activities;

• Facilitating meetings, working groups and internal or external task forces;

• Working closely with colleagues across Public Affairs & Marketing and other divisions to align engagement activities with broader corporate initiatives;

• Working independently to produce high profile engagement products that require little revision;

• Responding to requests from communities, partners and interest groups as needed;

• Managing multiple projects and priorities while delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, community engagement or equivalent

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and familiarity with International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) foundations and facilitation skills are preferred.

• 4-6 years of experience in a public relations or external engagement or communications role with high public visibility. Candidates with established interest holder connections are highly preferred

• 4-6 years of experience in drafting engagement materials, coordinating day-to-day engagement activities, planning events and workshops, and facilitating group conversations

• 4-6 years of experience managing internal resources and contract suppliers

• Proven record of creating, leading and delivering impactful engagement strategies and plans aligned to business objectives

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

What we offer

This is a regular full-time position with a target salary range of $83,500 - $104,300 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience and 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 weeks' 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 15, 2026 at 11:59pm.

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