SENIOR ENGAGEMENT ADVISOR

Victoria or Nanaimo

2 positions

BC Ferries acknowledges with respect the enduring ancestral connection of coastal First Nations to their beautiful lands and waters that we are privileged to operate in every day. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a number of Senior Engagement Advisors to join our External Engagement team. As a Senior Engagement Advisor, you are responsible for developing and delivering engagement strategies for communities, partners, governments, and interested groups to support capital projects, corporate policy decision making, company planning and initiatives needing input in various areas of the company, and in alignment with our new engagement strategy, Let’s Connect.

In this role, you also lead project feedback groups with community representation, and draft and develop a variety of materials including engagement strategies and plans, meeting and decision notes, display boards, newsletters, presentations, reports, correspondence, and engagement website copy.

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;
• Managing workload while supporting several projects simultaneously, working in close collaboration with BC Ferries public affairs and marketing staff and those from other divisions, and external interest groups;
• Working independently to produce high profile engagement products that require little revision;
• Responding to requests from communities, partners and interest groups as needed;
• Proactively identifying engagement opportunities, and acting as a public representative of BC Ferries;

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, community engagement or equivalent
• A different education in combination with the required years of experience may be considered Familiarity with International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) foundations and facilitation skills are strongly 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

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 18, 2025.  

Additional information

The target salary range: $81,100 - $101,300 per annum.  The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives”

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. BC Ferries supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.