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Job Description
Classification: Communications Officers R27
Reports to: Assistant Director, Plan Communications
Salary Range: $88,130.70 to $100,522.86 per annum
Union/Excluded: BCGEU
Security Screening: Required
Job Type: Regular full time
Additional Info: An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be established. Testing may be required. Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.
We are seeking a Plan Communications Analyst to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Plan Communications, the Plan Communications Analyst plays a pivotal role in shaping and supporting strategic communications initiatives for plan boards. This position provides expert guidance and insight on complex, cross-functional issues and deliverables, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership.
The Analyst is responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies, conducting comprehensive research and analysis on internal and external trends—particularly within the evolving pension landscape—and translating insights into actionable recommendations. These findings inform decision-making at the board level and across internal teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
This role is ideal for a communications professional who thrives in a dynamic, analytical environment and is passionate about driving strategic outcomes through clear, compelling, and data-informed communication.
Hybrid Work Model
This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for on-campus presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month.
Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert strategic and technical communications advice to plan boards and internal teams, ensuring alignment with the unique needs of each pension plan.
- Lead research and analysis on emerging trends, reputational risks, and stakeholder sentiment—translating insights into actionable strategies and thought leadership.
- Develop and apply consistent frameworks for evaluating plan sustainability, media narratives, and social sentiment across the pension landscape.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to gather intelligence, monitor industry developments, and promote the value and reputation of the plans.
- Craft and deliver high-impact communications, including board reports, briefings, presentations, and external messaging on complex policy and industry issues.
- Represent the branch at board meetings and industry events, supporting trustee orientation and stakeholder education to strengthen brand awareness and informed decision-making.
Qualifications
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or other relevant and related field) or equivalent experience, education and training may be considered.
- Minimum of five years of experience as a senior communications professional in a relevant industry. Experience must include the following:
- Conducting research, audience analysis and presenting strategic communications and briefings to senior leadership.
- Working with boards and sub-committees.
- Managing multiple projects/assignments.
Nice to have
- Experience working in the public sector is preferred.
- Experience working in the pension industry is preferred.
- Experience working in a governance environment is preferred.
- Applicants with seven or more years of experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of and experience applying general communications principles, concepts and methodologies including issues management, social media strategies, media relations and media production.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to prepare and draft a variety of communication materials including communications and media relations strategies, issue papers, correspondence, speeches, reports, and presentation materials.
- Strong knowledge and technical understanding of defined benefit pension plans, actuarial and financial analysis, pension plan design and the reputational, media and regulatory environment in which registered pension plans operate.
- Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to senior audiences including boards.
- Strong reading comprehension and research abilities supporting gathering, interpreting, and synthesizing a diverse volume of complex information.
- Strategic, critical, and timely thinking skills with an ability to anticipate problems and suggest practical, imaginative solutions.
- Ability to collaborate with and foster cooperation among diverse groups of colleagues and teams and reconcile divergent priorities.
- Ability to work independently in a changing, challenging, politically sensitive environment.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with large and diverse boards, agents, executive, secretariat/board staff, partners, service providers, regulators and representatives of other pension plans and pension industry organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead communications initiatives and contribute to a culture of strategic thinking.
Application requirements
Applications must be submitted via this link: https://fa-exby-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1013/jobs/preview/199
Cover letter: Required.
Resume: A resume is required as part of your application. Ensure your resume includes your education, the start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relate to the job requirements.
Questionnaire: As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please allow approximately 10 minutes to complete this questionnaire.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm PST on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
Diversity & Inclusion
BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition as soon as possible. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email us at [email protected].
DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.
