Desktop Publishing Services Coordinator

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE.

Please submit two samples of publications that you recently created as part of your work. Please provide all samples in pdf format and indicate what software was used to create the work (for example, YourName_sample1_indesign.pdf). These samples will be evaluated as your portfolio and must be sent by email to before the closing date mentioned above (see "Closing date" section).

Please note that the Significant and Recent* experience in using various publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat could be assessed using your portfolio.

Your home supervisor will be asked to validate the provided information for accuracy.

Screening questions will be used as the primary source for assessing the education and experience criteria, validated by your resume (CV). Therefore it is important that your answers factually reflect the essential and any asset education and experience criteria you possess. Experience criteria may be assessed on the basis of the frequency, scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities.

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.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!


The Canada Gazette Directorate is a team of 30 people, comprised of bilingual editors and proofreaders, desktop publishers, administrative and communication officers that are professional and passionate by their work, and dedicated to serving Canadians. The offices are located in a modern work environment situated in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The staff are equipped with the latest technology to perform their daily work.

The Canada Gazette has been the official newspaper of the Government of Canada since 1841. The content that is published in the Canada Gazette differs in each publication. In addition, frequency of issues varies: Part I is published every week, Part II, every second week and Part III is published 2 or 3 times a year.

Intent of the process

The intent is to fill an indeterminate position located in the region of Ottawa. A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada with various tenures (determinate or indeterminate, acting, deployment, assignment or secondment). The pool can be used to staff positions with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB profile and various security levels.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Secondary school diploma from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

• Significant and Recent* experience in using various publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

• Significant and Recent* experience working in a digital publication environment.

*Significant and recent is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a continuous period of one (1) year in the last three (3) years.

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

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position to be staffed

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

• Experience in graphic design
• Experience in web publishing working with HTML and XML languages
• Experience in coordinating the production of digital publication projects in a publication environment
• Experience in using Adobe InDesign in a digital publication environment

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
In order to accelerate the selection process, we encourage applicants to have valid Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results when applying.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

• Ability to produce side-by-side formatted publications
• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

COMPETENCIES

• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Adaptability
• Client Service Competency: Level 1

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

The ability and willingness to work overtime on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays during busy periods at the Canada Gazette Directorate.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

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.

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

Our intention is to communicate with applicants via email. Applicants who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

ASSESSMENT:

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

A tiered approach may be used for the assessment of candidates at various steps as well as to effect appointments in a sequenced fashion.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks will be sought. Please note that reference checks could take place at any time during the process.

All the information collected during the selection process including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, will be used to assess the applicants.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Assessment Committee reserves the right to add or modify qualifications at any time if it deems to be necessary, as the needs may change with time and events.

NOTIFICATION:

Please note that when the appointment process is finalized, a Notification of Consideration (First Notification) and a Notification of Appointment or Proposal of Appointment (Second Notification) will be posted on the Public Service jobs web site. It is your responsibility to check for notifications on this site to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB).

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.