Public Affairs Bureau

The Public Affairs Bureau leads and coordinates communications with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures that information about government programs and services is accessible to British Columbians.

Clients include the people of British Columbia, members of the media, the Premier's Office, members of Cabinet, and ministry program staff.

Supported by 199 FTEs and approximately $34.2 million, the Bureau has three core business areas each of which has specific responsibilities for the provision of programs and services.

1. Communications Services

• Provides direction, advice and staff to support the communications needs of ministries. Teams of communications professionals are assigned to, and co-located with, each ministry. Services include provision of fact-based information, communications planning, media relations, news releases, speech writing, on-site support for ministry events, and developing online applications in support of new initiatives. This area is supported by approximately 159 FTEs.

2. Communications Support Services

• Provides a wide range of support services to communications staff assigned to ministries. Services provided include logistical support, writing and graphic design services, event management, online clipping service, and technical support to the Press Theatre in the Legislature. This area is supported by approximately 24 FTEs.

3. Operations and Human Resources

• Provides a full range of human resource services to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and development of Public Affairs Bureau staff and provides a full range of corporate support services including corporate planning, budget management, financial reporting, contract administration, accounts payable, information systems planning and administration, procurement services, facilities planning, and records management. This area is supported by approximately 16 FTEs.