Job Description
Full job description
Posting Title
BAND 4 - Director, Communications and Engagement
Position Classification
Band 4
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V+B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$105,+00.12 - $140,800.04 annually
Close Date
+/23/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of the Ombudsperson
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Ombudsperson
Job Summary
Director, Communications and Engagement
Band 4 – Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,+00.12 - $140,800.04
Anticipated Starting Salary: $114,152.46 (+5% upon successful completion of probation)
Apply your skills in strategic communications and media relations in an organization committed to fairness for all British Columbians
Reporting to the Deputy Ombudsperson, Strategic Outreach and Inclusion, the Director, Communications and Engagement is responsible for: strategic external and internal communications planning, execution and evaluation; brand, web and social media management; media relations and issues management; public outreach and engagement; and staff and contractor supervision and management.
As BC’s independent voice for fairness, our Office’s work is challenging, meaningful, and rewarding. Join us and become part of a team that is proud of the work we do. Find out more information about what we offer here.
We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of British Columbians. We encourage applications from people who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and/or Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, 2SLGBTQ+, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.
This posting is for one permanent, full-time opportunity. An eligibility list may be established to fill similar future vacancies in a full-time temporary or permanent capacity. Temporary positions may become full-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Some travel is required.
To Apply:
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.
To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and requirements listed on the careers section of our website: https://bcombudsperson.ca/about-us/careers/
Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.
NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have worked on it independently and you have not used AI technology or paraphrasing technology to prepare it.
If you have questions related to the application process, please email the HR Team at [email protected] and quote competition number 116138 in the subject line.
Competition Req #: 116138
Closing Date: 12:00 pm (noon) PDT, September 23, 2026
BC Ombudsperson
Fairness and Accountability in British Columbia’s Public Services
http://www.bcombudsperson.ca/
Job Category
Leadership and Management
How to apply to this job
To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and requirements listed on the careers section of our website: https://bcombudsperson.ca/about-us/careers/
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Posting Title
BAND 4 - Director, Communications and Engagement
Position Classification
Band 4
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V+B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$105,+00.12 - $140,800.04 annually
Close Date
+/23/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of the Ombudsperson
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Ombudsperson
Job Summary
Director, Communications and Engagement
Band 4 – Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,+00.12 - $140,800.04
Anticipated Starting Salary: $114,152.46 (+5% upon successful completion of probation)
Apply your skills in strategic communications and media relations in an organization committed to fairness for all British Columbians
Reporting to the Deputy Ombudsperson, Strategic Outreach and Inclusion, the Director, Communications and Engagement is responsible for: strategic external and internal communications planning, execution and evaluation; brand, web and social media management; media relations and issues management; public outreach and engagement; and staff and contractor supervision and management.
As BC’s independent voice for fairness, our Office’s work is challenging, meaningful, and rewarding. Join us and become part of a team that is proud of the work we do. Find out more information about what we offer here.
We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of British Columbians. We encourage applications from people who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and/or Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, 2SLGBTQ+, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.
This posting is for one permanent, full-time opportunity. An eligibility list may be established to fill similar future vacancies in a full-time temporary or permanent capacity. Temporary positions may become full-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Some travel is required.
To Apply:
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.
To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and requirements listed on the careers section of our website: https://bcombudsperson.ca/about-us/careers/
Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.
NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have worked on it independently and you have not used AI technology or paraphrasing technology to prepare it.
If you have questions related to the application process, please email the HR Team at [email protected] and quote competition number 116138 in the subject line.
Competition Req #: 116138
Closing Date: 12:00 pm (noon) PDT, September 23, 2026
BC Ombudsperson
Fairness and Accountability in British Columbia’s Public Services
http://www.bcombudsperson.ca/
Job Category
Leadership and Management
How to apply to this job
To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and requirements listed on the careers section of our website: https://bcombudsperson.ca/about-us/careers/
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The BAND 4 | Director| Communications and Engagement position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Victoria offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
