Directors Generals, Communications and Portfolio Sector

Important messages

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

****Please indicate clearly in your cover letter to which stream(s) you are applying.******

*STREAM 1; Director General, Public Affairs Division
*STREAM 2; Director General, Communications Services

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and other qualifications for the stream(s) that they are interested in.

Candidates must use the experience criteria as individual headers and then
write one or more paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them
with concrete examples.

Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada is dynamic, creative and resourceful. Our organization is the centre of action for government research and policy regarding energy, mining, forestry and earth sciences. It has an exciting mandate that is central to Government of Canada priorities.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 6 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATIONS AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

Stream 1 :
Experience at the executive level in providing communications services and in leading the development of communications strategies and products.

Experience in leading a transformation/change management initiative.

Stream 2:
Experience at the executive level in providing communications services and in leading the development of digital communications social media strategies and products.

Stream 1 & 2:
Experience at the executive level in managing human resources and financial resources. (Please indicate the number and level of direct reports, subordinates and the dollar figures of the budgets you directly managed in each position.)

Experience at the executive level in providing strategic advice, making recommendations, and writing and presenting briefing material to senior management on complex issues.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1 & 2:
Knowledge of government priorities and how they relate to strategic, digital and social media communications.

Knowledge of the mandate, organization, governance structure and priorities of Natural Resources Canada.

Knowledge of effective communications strategies and techniques, including in relation to multi-pronged communications strategies and products.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized university in the field of communications, public administration.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1 & 2:
Experience in leading the development of communications multi-faceted strategies and products on complex policy issues.

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience in leading a departmental communications function or services.

Other information

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
A situational exercise may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
REFERENCE CHECK: Applicants MUST provide IN THEIR APPLICATION the name and coordinates of the
following six (6) references:
- 2 supervisors (current and past)
- 2 peers
- 2 employees
***A referee must have supervised you for a minimum of 6 months
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.