Communications Advisor

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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

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You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.
 
PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).
 
The following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the screening questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.
 
To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.You must possess the identified Education credential(s) at the time of application.
 
Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application and how the screening of candidates will take place.
 

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Kingston, Ontario. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

 

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education

EDU1 - A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in communications, media, or journalistic field or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

* an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is defined as having a diploma is communications, media, or journalistic field and 3 years of relevant work experience

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1 - Recent* experience monitoring and analyzing media issues, trends, and analytics.

EX2- Recent* Experience managing governmental or corporate content on at least 5 types of social media accounts.

EX3 - Significant** experience providing communications advice and services to management.

EX4-Recent* and significant** experience preparing and implementing communications strategies within a governmental or corporate context.

* Recent is defined as having acquired the experience within the last 4 years
** Significant is define as having acquired the experience over 2 consecutive years

Abilities

A1 - Ability to prepare and deliver communications products using a variety of techniques and mediums.***
A2 - Ability to manage media content and populate multiple social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Flickr.***
A3 - Ability to conduct pre media interview coaching.
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
A5 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

*** As part of the assessment, the candidate must provide a portfolio of their work

Personal Suitability

PS1 - Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS2 - Judgement
PS3 - Dependability
PS4 - Creativity
PS5 - Initiative

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

AQ1-Experience with search engine optimizations.

AQ2-Experience in event planning and execution.

AQ3-Experience in financial management including contracting and account expenditures.

AQ4-Experience in programming.

AQ5-Experience in providing media coverage to events.

Organizational Needs

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: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women.

Operational Requirements

Incumbents may be asked to travel occasionally within Canada and to work periodic overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).
 
Interviews may be conducted.
 
A written exam may be administered.
 
Reference checks may be conducted.
 
A situational exercise may by administered
 
Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.
 
Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process 
 
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.