Director Communications

Description:

The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) regulates all gambling in British Columbia and ensures the integrity of gambling industry companies, people, and equipment. This includes regulatory oversight of commercial gambling conducted and managed by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) (e.g., lotteries, casinos, community gaming centres, commercial bingo halls and online gambling on PlayNow.com), British Columbia’s horse racing industry, and licensed charitable gambling events. GPEB is also responsible for the administration of Gambling Support BC and, through their programming, for reducing harms from gambling products.

Government announced the creation of the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) as the new provincial gambling regulator for British Columbia. The IGCO will maintain an independent public presence and manage its own communications at arm’s length from government. IGCO communications are a not part of the Government Communication & Public Engagement organization.

The Director, Communications and Strategic Engagement, reports directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister/General Manager and is accountable for all the IGCO’s internal and external communications needs. This position is the IGCO’s principal media contact and spokesperson and often acts independently with a high degree of discretion. It directs the development and implementation of a strategic communications framework, and all associated campaigns, services, and tools for the IGCO. This position also leads a team of communications staff who deliver IGCO’s communications services, web content and social media strategy.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, public relations, political science, writing, English, marketing, or a communications-related discipline, plus five (5) years of *related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience providing communications advice and recommendations to senior executives (e.g., Deputy Minister, Minister, Cabinet, or equivalent senior executive role).
• Related experience may include:
• Experience as representative or liaison of an organization responding to and working with a variety of media outlets.
• Experience in leadership roles in a professional service or stakeholder management environment.
• Experience in creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders and leading organizational change associated with implementation.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in communications in a government or public sector environment.