Director, Voter Information Campaign

Important messages

**If possible, our preference is to receive your resume and covering letter by email to

Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL and ASSET QUALIFICATIONS.

Applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL AND ASSET SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) position for a specified period of two (2) to three (3) years.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum)

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:

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

OR

At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education standard may serve as an alternative.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent* and significant** experience in developing and implementing comprehensive multi-channel*** national communications campaign(s).

Recent* experience in providing strategic communications advice, services, products and/or briefings to senior management (DG level or above)

Recent* experience in managing communications teams.

Experience in managing complex, sensitive, and/or horizontal communications issues.

Recent* experience in providing expert guidance and advice with respect to the development of messages and creative for print and electronic media (radio, television, Internet) advertising.

Experience in managing human resources and financial resources (project and/or operational budgets).

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally acquired over a minimum period of two (2) years.

***Multi-channel is defined as involving a minimum of three types of communications channels such as print, digital and broadcast for instance.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s degree in communications, marketing or digital communications.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent* experience in establishing and implementing a social media policy, associated governance and strategy at a national level.

Recent* experience in providing expert advice to senior management** in the area of E-Communications activities and initiatives.

Recent* experience in analysing emerging technologies for their potential use in the organisation, the development or purchase and implementation of new programs and systems to keep the organisation current and better able to respond to digital communications demands.

Experience in establishing, managing and maintaining productive client relations, strategic partnerships or networks with key internal or external stakeholders.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally acquired over a minimum period of two (2) years.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Availability to work overtime on short notice.

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

Other information

Performance assessments and talent management results may be used as part of the process.

A written examination may be administered.

A situational exercice may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

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.