Communications Coordinator

Classification: Grid 21, BCGEU Membership 

Office Location: Fort St John or Kelowna or Victoria 

Salary: $74,267.05 - $84,409.25 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary. 
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:                
Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Communications Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for providing professional communications expertise and a range of communications services. The Coordinator provides report preparation and support for the external website, social media channels and graphics in support of projects and strategic objectives of the BCER. This position also assists in the handling of external communication requests for the BCER.

Communications and Strategic Engagement provides strategic advice, logistic and tactical communication support and service to other branches within the BCER. It includes issues management and media relations, internal communications and graphics, design, videography and video editing, social media content development and monitoring, writing and web development; as well as industry and government relations.

Organization Chart:     
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
          Chief Legal Counsel, Governance & Regulatory Affairs
                    Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Engagement
                              Executive Director, Strategic Engagement & Communications
                                        Manager, Communications 

Support a variety of strategic initiatives and projects within tight timeframes. Activities are often subject to significant public, political and industry scrutiny.

Work collaboratively with other departments across the BCER to develop content, such as stories for the external website, and identifying opportunities for further communications.

Maintain alignment with brand guidelines, voice and adherence to graphic standards.

Report preparation (layout, graphics, editing and proofing), for external audiences.

Develop PowerPoint presentations and templates, including creating, editing, and proofing, for internal and external audiences. 

Develop graphic material and graphic design treatment for presentations, social media and reports.

Create, review and edit guidance documents, reports, brochures, fact sheets.

Respond to incoming public information requests.

Support Public Relations Management, including News Releases, technical writing, researching issues, and the creation of fact sheets, brochures, FAQs, cards and posters.

Support web design and social media programs, including graphics and written posts.

Other responsibilities and related duties as required.

Education:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or similar, and five years of relevant experience; or,

Diploma or Certificate in a relevant field such as Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or similar, and four years of relevant experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. 

Experience:
Demonstrated experience working in, or with media or in a public relations/corporate and communications environment.

Demonstrated experience handling communications for a corporate or public sector program.

Demonstrated experience coordinating day-to-day communications services, including preparation of sensitive information materials, presentations, backgrounders, etc. with discretion and confidentiality.

Demonstrated experience writing correspondence, articles, web stories or marketing materials.

Demonstrated experience with report set-up, desktop publication and graphic design.

Demonstrated experience in web design and/or social media programs.

Key Competencies:
Accountability
The ability to take ownership and responsibility for the behaviours and outputs of oneself and others while instilling a sense of motivational ownership through guidance and support.

Communicating Effectively
The ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to the intended audience. It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. It involves being mindful of the audience’s needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, adapting the message and delivery style accordingly to facilitate mutual understanding and engagement.

Innovation
The ability to proactively seek, generate, and implement new ideas, solutions, processes, or technologies that result in improvements in efficiency, productivity, or performance and drive positive change within the organization.

Problem Solving and Judgement
The ability to systematically analyze problems, identify root causes, evaluate potential solutions, and make sound decisions to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes.

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.

About the BC Energy Regulator: 

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being. 

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities. 

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.

The Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Engagement department provides integrated leadership across the full regulatory lifecycle—bringing together policy development, strategic engagement, communications, and intergovernmental relations to ensure clear, consistent, and effective regulatory outcomes. It aligns what BCER designs, communicates, and delivers by translating regulatory intent into coherent policy, guidance, and external messaging, while incorporating input from First Nations, stakeholders, government, and the public. The department serves as a central coordination point with provincial and federal partners, strengthening alignment on legislation, policy, and regulatory priorities across jurisdictions. By acting as a two-way conduit between BCER and its external environment, it informs policy through engagement, anticipates emerging issues, and ensures communications are timely, transparent, and aligned to a single, credible voice. This integrated approach supports proactive risk management, effective implementation, and reinforces BCER’s role as a trusted, modern regulator.