The person we’re looking for will ideally meet a number of these criteria:

•  Experience working in journalism

• Postsecondary degree in a field focused on journalism, public policy or communications

•  Strong writing skills, critical thinking skills and a careful eye for detail

•  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment

•  In-depth knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal politics in British Columbia and familiarity

  with key figures in the province’s political, media and labour / business circles

•  Experience filing FOIs, obtaining public records and other relevant research skills

•  Experience with video, audio or graphic design and other digital media tools

•  Interest in labour issues and a commitment to the Broadbent Principles and social justice