Director, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO), the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Policy, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Privacy and Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and the Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the Director, Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations supports LDB to achieve its mandate and live its corporate values by providing strategic communications for internal and external stakeholders. The position is LDB's primary media contact and spokesperson responsible for public relations, strategic communications planning, corporate brand development, and issues management. The Director leads the development and management of strategic, high impact stakeholder relationships, including the management of industry, Indigenous and public consultation projects and initiatives.

As part of the Corporate Services division leadership team, the Director is pivotal in convening new conversations and implementing communication strategies and messaging that unifies LDB's voice to our internal and external audiences and enhances the LDB's ability to support the complex and emerging needs of the business. The Director is a hands-on strategist with strong corporate issues and reputation management experience with the ability to provide senior counsel to LDB and Ministry executive.

This position leads the research, analysis, advice and recommendations on communicating key issues affecting the LDB's mandate and its relationship with external stakeholders as well as identifying opportunities to promote the LDB brand. The position is responsible for dissemination of information, overseeing corporate communications and stakeholder relationships and coordinating new initiatives. The Director offers strategic counsel and insights across the organization, and advises LDB leaders, including the GM & CEO, and Ministry leaders on communication and issues management strategy, aligned to LDB strategic outcomes.

Special requirements and working conditions include being willing to work outside office hours when needed, and travel, and absence from home overnight, may be required on occasion. A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or business administration or a related discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of recent, related work experience*.

OR

A combination of education, training and experience may be considered, i.e., secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certification combined with a certificate in communications, public relations, journalism, business administration or a related discipline, and a minimum of 8 years of recent, related work experience *.

*Recent related work experience must have occurred withing the last 10 years and must include the following:

• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
• Experience leading stakeholder and public engagement and Indigenous consultation projects.
• Experience leading a diverse team of communications professionals including professional development and performance management.
• Experience in creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.
• Experience in active media relations.
• Experience directing communications development and/or stakeholder relations in a government or regulatory environment.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Experience working in the alcohol beverage or cannabis industry.
• Experience applying communications principles, concepts, and methodologies to communications deliverables including issues management, and media/public relations.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. 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 Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent and Compensation at kriti.verma@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

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.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

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 guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.