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Media Relations Manager

Laura Ballance Media Group (LBMG) is a full service media and public relations company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. LBMG is looking for an experienced media and public relations professional to join our team working on some of Vancouver and Canada’s most dynamic clients including the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Secretariat; the Forest Products Association of Canada; the Canadian Association of Wind Energy; the Pacific National Exhibition; the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair; the Vancouver International Auto Show; Disney On Ice; the Vancouver International Boat Show; and the GLOBE Foundation, among others. Our company is growing rapidly and along with big plans comes big opportunity. You will play a crucial role in achieving LBMG’s goal of becoming a leading media relations provider in British Columbia.

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the successful applicant will have excellent computer skills, people skills, and research skills. An interest in and knowledge of the media landscape in Vancouver and Canada is a requirement, while a working knowledge of British Columbia’s press corps is an asset.

Responsibilities:

•Maintain appropriate network with press and TV journalists.
•Maintain a list of contacts in various media.
•Liaise with journalists, organize interviews on behalf of clients, facilitate client interviews.
•Prepare press releases and issue them to appropriate media.
•Write brochures, newsletters, annual reports, fact sheets, etc
•Assist with all media relations activities, including handling routine inquiries, and media clippings and analysis.
•Ensure information is disseminated to press in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications:
Degree, Certificate or Diploma in Communications/Public Relations;
Minimum two years job-related experience in communications;
Strong planning, project management, research and technical skills;
Demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving skills;
Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines when faced with multiple requests for action from a variety of sources;
Knowledge of event based media and communications an asset;
Knowledge of government based media and communications an asset;
Knowledge of media landscape in Canada;
Excellent English skills, both verbal and written;
Flexible hours;
Minimum class 5 drivers license.

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to: courtney@lbmg.ca by July 11.

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The Law Society of British Columbia
MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Law Society of BC is the governing body for the legal profession in BC. The Law Society’s mandate is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice by ensuring the public is well served by a legal profession that is honourable, competent and independent. The Society brings a voice to justice issues affecting the public and the legal profession. Under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act, the Law Society is responsible for the licensing, professional conduct and discipline of the more than 11,000 lawyers in BC.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Manager, Communications & Public Affairs will lead a small team in planning, developing and delivering corporate communications strategies and initiatives for The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC). Specifically, you will create and implement strategies for handling issues management, media relations, print and online publications, community relations and events management. Your ultimate goal will be to build and enhance the already well-established profile and reputation of LSBC with a wide variety of stakeholders, regional media and government entities. This all-encompassing corporate communications role for an award winning communications department requires you to have a proven track record of success. You are recognized by your peers and contemporaries as a strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach to managing people and resources. Additionally, you are confident in providing coun sel to management while at the same time rolling up your sleeves to get the job done. In this unique and challenging position, the Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that adequate and appropriate information is provided to internal and external stakeholders, as required, and will be a representative to a broad range of media and other audiences, including governments.

As the ideal candidate you bring 5 to 7 years of experience in a proactive communications leadership role where meeting deadlines has been a way of life. You bring proven success collaborating in an environment of highcaliber professionals. You also have demonstrated competency in dealing with a range of stakeholders, including the public, other justice organizations, government and media. Experience with long term corporate communications planning will also be fundamental to your success. You are a consummate professional with well developed consultative and interpersonal competencies.

If you are ready to take on this role, building on the success of the past while creating a strategic approach for the future, and are committed to being part of a dynamic and progressive organization, please send your resume and covering letter, in confidence, to Garth Pinton or Esther McGregor at:

PINTON FORREST & MADDEN / THE CONSCIENTIA GROUP
Suite 2020, 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Phone: 800.864.9970 / 604.689.9970
Fax: 604.689.9943
Email: pfm@pfmsearch.com
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BC Hydro
Communication Professional (Workplace Transformation Initiative)

DUTIES: The successful candidate:
Works with the Workplace Transformation Initiative (WTI) team and is responsible for communications activities
Works closely with change leads for each of the WTI programs in order to ensure consistent approach and communication.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have:
An undergraduate degree in Communications, Business or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three to five years employment experience in print journalism, and/or internal communications and external relations
Experience with writing, strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, deadline driven working environment
Superior skills in composing, writing and editing communications materials, including newsletters, management reports, speeches and presentations
Highly effective verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
Solid relationship building skills and demonstrated confidence dealing with audiences at all levels
Strong business acumen and knowledge of BC Hydro´s strategic initiatives and objectives
Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential and controversial matters and respond quickly to requests for information and development of communications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
WTI is comprised of Field Building Rebuilding (FBR), Building Revitalization (BR) and
Corporate Facilities Improvement (CFI) programs.

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at www.bchydro.com/careers (Job ID: 575897) by July 11, 2008.

At BC Hydro, our vision For Generations is about working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal, we live by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Service, Accountability and Teamwork.

Safety - we integrate safety into everything we do
Integrity - we are fair, honest, open and straightforward
Service - we seek solutions and build relationships
Accountability - we take responsibility for our actions
Teamwork - we work together to achieve results

If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.