Department: Engagement & Communications

Reporting to: ​​Director, Communications and Engagement​

Position Type: Temporary, Full-time. 19-month Contract

Work Location: Vancouver or Victoria – Hybrid

Salary: $93,983.69 – $104,426.33. Please see the Total Compensation & Perks section for more details

Position Posted: August 22, 2025

Application Deadline: September 8, 2025

Apply to: Sage HR

About the Role

BCCOHP is seeking a temporary, full-time Manager, Engagement & Change to join our Engagement & Communications team for a 19-month contract from October 2025 to May 2027. This position will report to the Director, Communications and Engagement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of change management and engagement strategies and plans, working with all members of the Communications and Engagement team cross-functionally across BCCOHP to execute them, as well as partnering closely with internal subject matter experts in support of strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Maintain the audience map for BCCOHP, ensuring accuracy and usefulness for ongoing engagement activities.
• Develop and implement change management and engagement strategies and plans that contribute to BCCOHP’s strategic initiatives and HPOA readiness.
• Drive engagement and change management activities across teams and projects (internal clients). 
• Use research and data to inform and continually improve change management, engagement, and communication activities.
• Prepare clear, accessible communications and engagement materials for diverse audiences (public, oral health professionals, staff and board/committee members) based on complex information provided by subject matter experts.
• Lead and coordinate organizational change and engagement initiatives in collaboration with management and staff, including strategic project work and policy, program, and legislative/compliance changes and coordinate BCCOHP’s research programs by:
• Acting as the main point of contact with BCCOHP’s external research partner for consultations, coordinating logistics, timelines and deliverables.
• Working with subject matter experts and research partner(s) to design and execute consultation activities and subsequent reporting aligned with our consultation approach and organizational needs.
• Partnering with BCCOHP’s internal data analyst to interpret consultation findings and collaborate with subject matter experts to identify ways to apply insights in BCCOHP’s work.

Team Management and Leadership 

• Provide supervision to the Coordinator, Events & Engagement. 

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in communications, engagement, public relations or a related field, combined with five years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal change management practitioner training is an asset.
• Clear thinker who uses their strong understanding of communications principles to identify communications objectives needed to support operational issues and projects.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and dependability are second nature.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and interpersonal, with demonstrated ability to deliver content that is accurate, clear, and engaging and effectively engage with internal/external individuals.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of regulation and the role of a regulator is an asset. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, web-based tools, electronic filing, content/document management, cloud-based applications and intranets along with advanced computer skills, including internet, phone, and video conferencing tools.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Anti-racism and/or diversity, equity and inclusion training or equivalent self-directed training is an asset. 
• Indigenous Cultural Safety training or equivalent self-directed training is an asset. 
• Remote work experience and experience in a regulatory, not-for-profit environment or post-secondary environment is an asset.

Work Arrangement

Work Hours

BCCOHP’s regular hours of business are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a full-time permanent position, requiring 35 hours per week (7 hours per day).

Flexibility

BCCOHP offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement depending on the role and operational needs. The number of days required to be in office for this position is dependent on operational needs and workload.

We also offer core work hours between 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The successful candidate may adjust their work day as long as they are working within the set core work hours, and depending on operational needs.

Total Compensation & Perks

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive compensation and benefits package and can typically expect a starting annual salary between $93,983.69 and $104,426.33 depending on factors such as skills, experience, and education relative to the requirements of the role.

BCCOHP offers the following benefits and perks:

• Extended health and dental benefits plan
• Parking/transit subsidy
• Paid time off (Pro-rated based on 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 7 personal days per year)
• Office closures in addition to statutory holidays including Easter Monday and winter office closure (December 24th to January 1st each year)
• Early office closure on Fridays during the summer

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, click here to apply. Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, no recruiters, please.