Greater Victoria Public Library Communications Officer

2025-116E

Category
Communications, Marketing and Development

Job Type
Regular Full-time

Posting Type
External

Work Location
Central - Administration, Victoria, BC

Hours per Week
35

Salary Range (per hour)
$38.35 - $40.06 (Pay Band 12) [Salary is Under Review]

Union Membership
This is a Union Position (CUPE 410)

DESCRIPTION

• Are you innovative and flexible in a rapidly changing library environment?

• Do you excel in fostering innovation, effective and enthusiastic team relationships among staff with diverse backgrounds and skills?

• Are you a strategic storyteller who can craft compelling messages across digital and print platforms to engage diverse audiences?

• Do you thrive in managing social media channels and creating content that builds community engagement and brand awareness?

• Are you confident in your ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support marketing and outreach initiatives?

Role
This union position supports the execution of GVPL’s marketing and communications plans and tactics. In consultation with the Coordinator, Marketing and Development, assists in planning, writes and edits content for a variety of publications, platforms and audiences; develops and executes marketing tactics and supports customer and staff communications.

Details

• Work schedule: Line 5

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements.

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Please find a copy of the job description here.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.

• The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory police information/background check.

How to Apply

• Find out how to apply by visiting our GVPL Careers Page.
• Please complete the Job Application Form, using the link provided below:
• 2025-116E Communications Officer - Job Application Form

Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description in order to be considered for a position.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate on the application how their education and experience meet the qualifications as noted in the job description. The application should also include professional development taken to date.

Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description. Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education.

Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. PT on November 20, 2025. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only complete applications will be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will contact only those selected to move forward.

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years