Communications Advisor

Work environment

Elections Canada, located in Gatineau, Québec, is looking for savvy Communications Advisors to add to its team of dynamic and talented professionals.

Want to be part of the team that will create the communications and advertising campaigns for the 2019 federal election?

IF you want to make a difference and see the impact of your work across Canada, this could be the place for you!

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff two two-year determinate positions with a possibility of extension. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (varying specified periods or indeterminate) and various bilingual profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in communications, political science, journalism, public relations or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent* experience developing and writing a variety of communications products such as key messages, news releases, speeches,, briefing materials, Web content, brochures, backgrounders, social media messages, or presentations.

Recent* experience providing strategic communications advice to management and clients in support of organizational priorities or initiatives.

Recent* experience in developing and/or implementing communications strategies or plans.

*Recent is defined as having performed the work within the last 5 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Linguistic profiles may vary depending upon the position being staffed. Other profiles include CBC/CBC and CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Government of Canada Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.

Knowledge of communications trends and best practices.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Personal Suitability:

Strategic Thinking

Client Focus

Teamwork

Initiative

Values and Ethics

Dependability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Recent* experience in leading or participating in projects involving many players

Recent* experience in organizing and delivering events such as multi-party stakeholder consultation meetings or other external communications events with senior officials/stakeholders.

Experience in developing communications products for specialized target audiences such as educators, students, Indigenous communities and people with disabilities.

Experience in media monitoring (print, social and broadcast media).

Experience in leading projects, from conception through completion and follow-up.

*Recent is defined as having performed the work within the last 5 years.

Abilities:

Ability to manage a program or project.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Availability and willingness to work overtime, often on short notice.

Must consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

Other information

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.