CAREER OPPORTUNITY

External Engagement Specialis

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Locati** on: Vancouver,

BCStatus : Permanent, Full-Ti

meAffiliation : British Columbia General Employees’ Uni

onSalary range : Job Class 16 ($67,053 - $76,597) *under revie

w*Competition # : B064-

25Application Deadline : March 25, 20

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VALUES STATEME

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Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that g

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As External Engagement Speci** alist, your primary function is being responsible for coordinating, tracking, and facilitating Legal Aid BC’s (LABC) relationships and interactions with diverse interested party collaborators (IPCs and/or stakeholders). This includes supporting the development and maintenance of strong, positive relationships with external agencies and government partners, coordinating and tracking outreach activities, identifying and leveraging collaborative opportunities, and enhancing the organization’s reputation and influence externally. This role also makes recommendations regarding LABCs strategic external engagement appr

oach.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limit

• ed to:

  Identify new opportunities for partnerships and external collabor

• ations.

  Assist the organization to build and maintain relationships with external IPCs, including rural/remote partners, Indigenous communities, service providers, government agencies, and/or legal organizations using the Internal Client Relationship Management (CRM) system and additional internal tracking mec

• hanisms.

  Assist other LABC staff and/or departments to build and maintain relationships with exter

• nal IPCs.

  Support the development of partnerships with agencies and service providers that act as intermediaries between clients and communities that would benefit from improved access to legal aid and external outreach (including Indigenous communities and others that have significant barriers to legal and other social

• services).

  Ensure compliance with organization policies and external r

• egulations.

  Perform other related Communications Department duties,

as assigne

d.

Who We Are

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC’s legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the

legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change thro

*ugh leadership.

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLG BT QIA+ community, be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC’s growth. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what w*

e can do better.

To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website, planning and guiding documents at https:/

/legalaid.bc.ca/.

T

he Ideal Candidate

You have Undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, and/or related discipline. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of the Canadian legal system with strong foundational knowledge of procedures related to criminal, immigration, child protection and family law. Minimum three years’ relevant experience in external relations, public engagement, communication roles OR an equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to exceed expectations and

are a tea

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player. We Offer A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and aff

• iliation including:

  Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the long

• er you are with LABCAn excellent employee benefits package, where premiums a

• re 100% paid by LABCA generous defined

• benefit pension planSupport for trai

• ning and developmentAn Employee and Famil

• y Assistance programThe opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Empl

• oyee Wellness, etc.)Support for a healt

• hy work/life balanceGenerous leave provisions (sick t

• ime, special leaves)13 pai

• d statutory holidaysAn opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this

• policy at any time)Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have thei

• r commute subsidized

• Dog-friendly officesDedicated Cultural Leave provisions for

• Indigenous employeesAn Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclus

ion at our workplace

For additional information regarding our extensive benefits package, please explore our careers page at: https://legalaid.bc.ca/about/c

areers/why-work-here.

If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page fo r the full job posting at https://legalaid.bc.ca/

*careers and apply now!

Legal Aid BC is recognized as one of*

BC’s Top 100 Employers:https://reviews.canadastop100.com/to

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We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortl*

isted will be contacted.