Multimedia Production Specialist

Intent of the process

The intention of the process is to staff the position indeterminately (full-time, permanent position).

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Canadian Heritage with various linguistic profiles, security requirements and tenures according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "You must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet each of the essential (education and experience) and, if applicable, the asset qualification (experience)."

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)

EDUCATION:

Certificate from a recognized professional institution with a specialization in graphic design, or some other specialty relevant to the position OR an acceptable combination of high school diploma and three years of related experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

-Experience working on animation and visual effects projects, from initiation stage to completion stage;
-Experience in providing animation and visual effects advice related to the planning, development and the implementation of video projects;
-Experience in conceptualizing and developing highly effective promotional video animations in a variety of mediums (i.e. social media, television, cinema, etc.);
-Experience in the conception of illustrations and graphic design;
-Experience in analyzing technical information and interpreting client objectives and requirements;
-Experience with automated systems and software applications such as MAXON_C4D, Avid, After Effect, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Cinema4D.

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

Asset qualification:
Experience as a video camera operator.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of leading edge design trends;
Knowledge of digital media.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Judgement;
Flexibility.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be able to work overtime (weekends and evenings) on short notice.

Other information

An interview will be administered to qualifying candidates;

Reference checks will be sought;

Examples of animation work will be requested;

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;

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates;

The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service Only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates;

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials;

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed;

A top down approach on assessment results may be invoked at any stage in this process to limit numbers of candidates, or for appointment purposes.

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.