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The 2018/19 CPRS-VI annual report is now available. Please let us know what you think!

Join us on Tues., June 11 at 5:30 p.m. for a three-course dinner and hear from internationally-recognized guest speaker Russel Lolacher, who Hootsuite called "one of Canada’s most influential experts on social media in the government sphere" and who Microsoft recognized as a customer service thought leader. Russel is the founder and co-chair of the Social Media Community of Practice for the BC Public Service and also serves as Director of Web and Social Media Services for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Whether you are a past, present or potential future CPRS-VI member, come connect with local PR/Communications pros, enjoy some fine food and learn how your organization can build public trust and why it's essential to prioritize social customer care. The evening's Master of Ceremony will be award-winning equity and communications consultant, Ruth Mojeed. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PDT The University Club of Victoria at UVIC $30 for CPRS-VI members, $40 for general admission Register here REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 7

Join CPRS-VI Accreditation Chair Jonathon Dyck and learn about becoming accredited in public relations. We’re meeting in the private dining room at Earls in Victoria for this informal networking session, and the appies are on us. This is your chance to hear about the process, ask questions, and meet people who may become fellow candidates. Once you have five years of experience, you are eligible to apply for the Accredited in Public Relations (APR®) designation with CPRS. The APR is a respected measure of professional experience that is recognized around the world. The process takes about a year, and there are great supports available to candidates who choose to pursue this professional designation. Learn more about the APR here. When: Tuesday, April 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Earls, 1199 Government Street Cost: Free!

Every month, we reserve a table or two at a local eatery, and offer you a chance to drop in and simply connect. We'll put out some appies for everyone to enjoy - you just buy your drinks! Great if you can RSVP here so we have an idea of how many seats to reserve! This is your opportunity to connect and grow within Vancouver Island’s community of practice. When: Tuesday, Mar. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Moxie's Bar and Grill Cost: Members and their guests - free!

Application deadline: March 8, 2019 The department of Communications and Marketing provides an integrated marketing / communications framework in support of college reputation and brand management. The incumbent provides organizational leadership on reputation management through a highly service-oriented, in-house “consultancy” that works with members of the college community as clients. This involves learning the business and priorities of key college administrative and educational projects and programs requiring marketing and communications support to build a niche in the educational landscape as well as supporting the college’s corporate communications function to further the objectives of major college plans. The means to achieve this is through long term integrated marketing and communications strategy that is grounded in strategy and planning using both communications methodology and integrated tactics. For more information and to apply, click here.

Looking to expand your portfolio and make solid connections with others in the local PR community? Volunteering can help you achieve your goals and CPRS-VI has numerous projects, committee, and board opportunities available. PR pro Michelle Garrett agrees and says volunteering can help you keep your knowledge current, enhance your credibility, and meet your future mentors. Maybe you want to start by volunteering on a project or serving on one of our committees. Or you could hone your technical skills: newsletters, events, websites, social media - oh my! Then you might move on to the CPRS-VI board, learn how to set and execute strategic direction, manage people and resources - make the influential relationships you need in the same town where you want to make your mark. Polish it all off by moving to the CPRS National Board and help shape the direction of Canada's only professional association for public relations practitioners - and for the public relations field itself. Chat with us at one of our monthly Happy Hours about your best fit or check out the opportunities below. Email Marketing – who wants in? Want to learn how to use email marketing services to produce newsletters, manage your contact list, event registration pages AND surveys? We are looking for someone to produce our monthly newsletters using Contact Contact. Interested? Contact your future mentor, Erin Beattie, CPRS-VI Communications Chair, at cprs.vi.communications@gmail.com for more information or to apply. Event Managers: The path to PR success. Effective event management means having a specific target audience in mind well before event planning starts and needs to be aimed at delivering a clear message and a compelling call to action. We are looking for someone to can manage details and the big picture in harmony. If this sounds like you, don't let this opportunity pass you by. Contact your future mentor, Catherine Dooner, CPRS-VI Vice President, at cprs.vi.vicepresident@gmail.com for more information or to apply.

Application deadline: February 7, 2019 The Strategic Communications Advisor reports to the Assistant Director, Plan Communications in the Plan Communications Branch and provides leadership, direction, advice and facilitation on education, outreach and advocacy strategies, public relations, and media and issues management. The position works closely with Pension Corporation executive, senior management, staff, corporate and plan boards of trustees, executive directors and secretariat on high profile and highly sensitive issues. This position is responsible for developing and implementing proactive strategic communications plans and cultivates relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Key functional responsibilities include: communications counsel; communications planning and support; media relations; issues identification and management; professional writing services including the preparation of presentations and speeches; coordination of information requests management, managing contracted services. The position is responsible for integrating these components into a responsive, efficient and effective communications framework and infrastructure capable of responding to the Pension Corporation’s needs. For more information and to apply, visit https://bcpensioncorp.prevueaps.ca/jobs/8296.html.

Application deadline: February 18, 2019 Effective communications and engagement are important values of the Professional Employees Association (PEA). That’s why we’re looking to expand our organization by hiring a full-time Communications Officer. You are a communications generalist comfortable with both strategic communications and tactical execution. You love to see a project from conception to completion. You’re able to put together a social media content calendar, and develop enticing social posts. You can write email copy that drives open rates and you thrive on A/B testing subject lines. You have capacity to coach staff and stakeholders in communication best practices and you believe member engagement is integral to the success of a membership-driven organization. For more information and to apply, https://pea.org/careers.

Every month, we reserve a table or two at a local eatery, and offer you a chance to drop in and simply connect. We'll put out some appies for everyone to enjoy - you just buy your drinks! Although a free event, please register here so we have an idea of how many seats to reserve! This is your opportunity to connect and grow within Vancouver Island’s community of practice. When: Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Moxie's Bar and Grill Cost: Members and their guests - free!

Every month, we reserve a table or two at a local eatery, and offer you a chance to drop in and simply connect. We'll put out some appies for everyone to enjoy - you just buy your drinks! Great if you can RSVP here so we have an idea of how many seats to reserve! This is your opportunity to connect and grow within Vancouver Island’s community of practice. When: Tuesday, Apr. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Moxie's Bar and Grill Cost: Members and their guests - free!

Application deadline: January 18, 2019 The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) is the provincial single-window regulatory agency with responsibilities for regulating oil and gas operations in British Columbia, including exploration, development, pipeline transportation and reclamation. The Communications Specialist is responsible for providing professional communications expertise and a range of communications services. The Specialist prepares a variety of communications products and services, supporting the strategic objectives of the Commission. This position will also assist with developing web content, archiving, content migration and planning a data center for the Commission’s new website. Public and Corporate Relations provides strategic advice, logistic and tactical communication support and service to other branches within the Commission. It includes issues management and media relations; internal communications and graphics, writing and web development; as well as industry and government relations. For more information and to apply click here.

We promised to keep it real at Beyond the Hype 2018, and that’s what we did. Really awesome – from what we heard from attendees! “On behalf of CPRS-VI’s Beyond the Hype 2018 Steering Committee, I want to give a heartfelt thanks to all of our thoughtful speakers and everyone who attended the event,” says Chair Tatiana Chabeaux-Smith. “And the venue….a big shout out to Royal Roads University for their generous sponsorship. The Quarterdeck was ideal for a conference and Hatley Castle, stunningly decked out for the holidays, was the perfect spot for our mixer.” The conference kicked off with Keynote Speaker Tamara Taggart opening up and sharing her life’s successes and challenges of being a working mom in the competitive news media industry, using her family’s experience with Down Syndrome and her battle with cancer to champion these causes, and the crossroad she now finds herself at 50. “Sometimes you meet yourself back where you started but stronger,” read one of Taggart’s poignant slides. Her personal story brought everyone to their feet in a standing ovation. A special treat were the insightful visuals from Tara Shanks with Pondering Turtles Graphic Recording & Facilitation. She beautifully captured on 4’ x 8’ paper each speaker’s key ideas. Part of Royal Roads University’s sponsorship were a professional photographer and videographer, whose photos and videos will be shared once they are ready. Well, that’s a wrap for Beyond the Hype 2018. We hope those who had an opportunity to attend, walked away feeling inspired with helpful tools for their strategic communications toolbox, and some new, meaningful connections.