ADMN O 15R – Program Coordinator -CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Job title: ADMN O 15R – Program Coordinator -CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

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Job description: This posting is to establish an eligibility list to fill both current and/or future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until March 31, 2022, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
Flexible work options may be available, subject to operational requirements.

Join our dynamic team as Program Coordinator — an exciting and rewarding career opportunity with Islands Trust!

The Islands Trust Area is a special place – a scenic archipelago of 13 major islands and more than 450smaller islands, democratically represented by 26 locally elected trustees. At the local level, much of the work of the Islands Trust is carried out by local trust committees, a special-purpose form of local government, given authority for land use planning and regulation under BC’s Local Government Act and Islands Trust Act. Local trust committees develop and adopt Official Community Plans and land use bylaws for each local trust area to carry out the policies expressed in the Islands Trust Policy Statement.

At the regional level, the Islands Trust Council has overall responsibilities for carrying out the Islands Trust’s provincial object. It is responsible for creating the Islands Trust Policy Statement that guides the content of Official Community Plans and land use regulations throughout the Islands Trust Area. Each term, it adopts a strategic plan to focus efforts in some priority areas related to the goals of the Policy Statement and adopts an annual budget to support planned activities.

About the Job:

Under the supervision of the Director of Trust Area Services, the Program Coordinator coordinates regional programs such as the Island Trust’s housing agreements and community stewardship awards programs. The Program Coordinator also supports the delivery of diverse and multi-faceted communications, advocacy and land protection programs through activities such as project management, research, arranging public program logistics. The Programs Coordinator will support communication about the Islands Trust’s programs and activities by developing and maintaining content for websites and social media channels and by training staff on posting to and maintaining the website and social media channels. The Program Coordinator will also draft and proofread correspondence and materials, and undertake general administrative duties for the unit. This position requires advanced organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills and the employee must have the ability to organize and independently manage workload taking into consideration changing priorities, tight deadlines and a high volume of work.

About you:

• You are energetic, creative, motivated and a well-organized individual;
• You have a strong customer service ethic;
• You enjoy a collaborative, busy work environment;
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• You have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships;

You have the ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and quality.

Prior to submitting an application/resume and cover letter, please go to the Islands Trust website http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca to become familiar with the Islands Trust and to view a complete list of duties and qualifications. Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

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 advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: or by phone: 778-698-1336.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Clare Frater, Director ofTrust AreaServices by e-mail at . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Diploma in business administration, public administration, communications or another related program area ORAn equivalent combination ofeducation, trainingand/or experiencemay be considered.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Experience independently managing projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience using website content management systems and social media tools.
• Advanced experience with standard Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat) is required.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Recent experience writing and editing communications materials, especially online content.
• Experience delivering training.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Project management training and/or experience.

Provisos:

• Must be willing to work overtime, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to travel to the Gulf Islands.
• Possession and maintenance of a Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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, itmay notbe used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.

Expected salary: $51532 – 58345 per year

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Sun, 09 May 2021 00:01:25 GMT