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Publishing Systems Manager


Company : Legislative Assembly of British Columbia


Location : Victoria, British Columbia


Created : 2026-03-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Competition: LA252698 Position Type: Auxiliary Full-Time (1 year) Close Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT Salary Range: $119,968.13 - $146,302.60 per annum + 8% vacation pay. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the roles requirements. Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF POSITION SUMMARY Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional nonpartisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies. The Hansard Services department is seeking a strategic, solutionsoriented, and technically astute individual for the auxiliary fulltime position of Publishing Systems Manager. Reporting to the Director, Hansard Services, the Publishing Systems Manager provides strategic leadership and has primary responsibility for the Software and Systems, Publications and Collections, and Indexing teams to plan requirements and anticipate longterm needs and trends. These diverse and professional teams include managementlevel employees, supervisors, subjectmatter experts, developers, and service support staff. The Publishing Systems Manager has responsibility for Hansard initiatives that strengthen Hansards digital publishing capabilities and advance organizational priorities and collaborates and communicates with stakeholders in various Legislative Assembly departments as well as with ministries and organizations outside the Legislative Assembly. The Publishing Systems Manager ensures Hansard Services achieves its publishing goals and meets the needs of all stakeholders throughout British Columbia. The Publishing Systems Manager is a publishing systems subjectmatter expert and ambassador for the Legislative Assembly and Hansard Services at conferences and other outreach opportunities and identifies new pathways for knowledge sharing, technological advancement and collaboration. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must be/have: Postsecondary education in Digital Publishing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Library & Information Studies, Communications or a related program, plus at least 5 years of experience in digital publishing systems, technical project management, software development environments, enterprise content workflows, or digital information infrastructure or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing technical and software developmentoriented projects. Experience working with or overseeing PCbased hardware, peripherals, and operating systems in a production or publishing environment. Experience using or supporting word processing, desktop publishing, and digital production systems. Preference may be given to candidates with the following: Training in formal and/or Agile project management methodologies. Certification in change management. Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications. WHAT WE OFFER Career development We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement. Community, engagement and recognition We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each others outstanding achievements and contributions. Extended health benefits We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and longterm disability benefits. Flexible work options We have a collaborative and teamoriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions. Health and wellness We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an inhouse fitness room, secure bike storage and a reducedcost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities. Location, location, location We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victorias Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks. Retirement benefits We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire. Vacationbenefits We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay. For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here. Note: The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. The Legislative Assembly Administration is a nonpartisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a nonpartisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way. We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be underimplemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required. All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Human Resources Legislative Assembly of British Columbia E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca For inquiries please visit our FAQ page or contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr