Communications Officer

Work environment

Does the following sound like you?
- I enjoy spending time developing social media messaging #social-media-genius
- I am a technology-savvy innovative thinker #TechSavvy
- I thrive in a dynamic environment #dynamic
- I have strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities #analytical
- I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me #ILoveDetail
- I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others #respect

We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking and tech savvy candidate to join our Western Economic Diversification Canada team as a Communications Officer (IS-03). The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing and project-event management skills. Strategic thinking, attention to detail, initiative, and creative thinking skills will raise you to the top of our candidate list.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Communications or other field related to the position.

Note: At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

Experience in researching and writing a variety of communications products (such as, but not limited to, news releases, media lines, backgrounders, feature articles, as well as material for the Web and/or social media) in a deadline driven environment;

Experience in coordinating communications projects or public events.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience developing and implementing social media strategies.

Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience qualifications used for screening.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Oral and Written Communication
Working with Others
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
Thinking Things Through

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Information on employment equity

Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

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.