Assistant Director, Outreach/Political Action

Assistant Director, Outreach/Political Action

Communications and Campaigns Division

Full-time, term position, starting on September 1, 2026, and ending on August 31, 2031

Please note that BCTF organizational structure and job descriptions are currently under review which may result in an organizational redesign and subsequent changes to the job duties, responsibilities, divisional alignment, and/or reporting structure of this position. Any changes will be communicated to the successful applicant and made in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. We appreciate your understanding.

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 51,000 public school teachers throughout the province of BC. As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.

The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued.

Please note, this is a full-time, in-person position based out of 550 West 6th Avenue, in Vancouver. 

Function and purpose

Reporting to the Director of the Communications and Campaigns Division (CCD), the Assistant Director, Outreach/Political Action assists in the co-ordination of Federation outreach and political action initiatives, and ongoing communications and campaigns work.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will be involved in:

• co-ordinating the Federation’s outreach initiatives, including liaison with education partner groups, community organizations, labour groups, advocacy groups, and parent groups.
• co-ordinating the Federation’s political action initiatives.
• co-ordinating the Federation’s lobbying initiatives on specific issues as identified.
• providing advice, information, and training, as needed, to local contacts and Federation officers on lobbying, outreach, and political action.
• assisting with the implementation of the overall internal and external communications tasks undertaken by the division.
• assisting with the development and distribution of BCTF promotional materials and advertising.

Other duties and responsibilities

• working with BC Federation of Labour election co-ordinator and community and social action committees.
• other duties and Federation initiatives as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Education
  • successful completion of a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or a university degree and completion of a teacher education program.
• Experience and competencies
  • experience in outreach and political action activities locally and/or provincially
  • proven ability to function both independently and work collaboratively as a member of a team
  • extensive voluntary and/or elected service and a solid understanding of issues in education
  • excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
  • strong writing skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • computer literacy and knowledge of traditional and social media communication strategies
  • university training, public school teaching experience, preferably in British Columbia.
• Other desired qualifications, skills, and abilities
  • flexibility to work evenings and weekends
  • flexibility to travel
  • ability to communicate in French would be an asset
  • understanding of issues of social justice, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion (JEDDI) with a desire to further develop in these areas.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be provided including a starting salary of $123,414.30 per annum (however, may differ if applicant has previous BCTF staff experience), a Special Allowance of $3,551.59 per annum, and excellent benefits including:

• extended health and dental (employer paid)
• long-term disability
• life insurance (employer paid)
• Teachers’ Pension Plan (shared contribution)
• seven (7) weeks of vacation per year plus paid time off between December 26 and January 1
• thirty-five (35) hours weekly schedule Monday to Friday with flexible work hours
• generous professional development allowance
• on-site parking available/subsidized transit
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• a supportive team environment.

Appointment date

September 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date, and ending on August 31, 2031.

Only applications received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will be considered. Please submit a letter of application and résumé, including reference contact information.

Diversity and accessibility statements

The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community. Applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

The BCTF strives for compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manager at 604-871-2200.