Communications Specialist

Important messages

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

It is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 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)

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Acceptable Combination:
3 years of experience combined with 5 courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a web related field.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Degree equivalency

Recent and significant experience in researching, writing and editing a variety of communications products (such as: web content, communications plans and strategies, news releases, media lines, information sheets, feature articles, brochures and reports)

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired by a person in a position over a period of at least 2 years in the last 3 - 5 years.

Experience in providing strategic communications advice to senior managers or clients within an organization.

Experience in managing communications and publishing for a website.

Experience with monitoring and responding to email and web based comments.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc.).

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and/or Bilingual Imperative

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of basic communications theory and principles.
Knowledge of current communications and marketing practices and techniques for web and social media.

Ability to multi-task
Ability to research, analyze and summarize information
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in written communication

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

A degree from a recognized university in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.

Experience using the Web Experience Toolkit (WET).

Occasional travel

Occasional need to work overtime and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

Valid provincial Driver’s license

Other information

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Assessments will comprise of a review candidate applications, written assignment, interviews and references.

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.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button 'Apply online' below.

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.