Band 1 - Photographer - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

PhotographerBand 1This position is excluded from union membershipAn eligibility list may be established.Make a difference in this rewarding career opportunity.Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE) is a dynamic, progressive organization that supports the government in its ongoing dialogue with British Columbians. GCPE leads and coordinates government communications and public engagement through three divisions: Communications and Media Relations Division, Strategic Communications Division and Corporate Services Division.Reporting to the Manager of Video Production and Director of Digital Communication, the Photographer produces various types of still photographs and video recordings to support the Government’s strategic communications priorities, events, and activities. Assignments are received from the Premier’s office, Ministries, Marketing and Advertising, the Events team, and the Digital team. The Photographer is responsible for coordinating and delivering all aspects of photography requests – from scheduling to production.The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Stephen Hargreaves at Stephen.Hargreaves@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.Job Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:Education & Experience:Secondary School graduation or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a professional photographer. (Please note: a portfolio will be required at the assessment stage of the competition).Professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud to manage and develop photos.Experience turning around final photographs in a very short timeframe.Experience in a high-volume environment with numerous competing priorities.Preference may be given to applicants with:Post-secondary education in photography or communications related discipline (e.g. journalism, public relations, political science etc.)Experience in field photography and/or photojournalismExperience in studio photographyProviso/Willingness StatementsCandidates must be willing and able to: Work flexible work arrangements (schedules and workplaces). Some evening and weekend work may be required to accommodate meetings, travel, etc.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.NOTE: Candidates selected to proceed to the assessment stage will be required to provide a portfolio of their work.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Cover letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.