Team Leader, Web Presence - **AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE**

Important messages

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

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada with various language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment).In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment), security requirements, locations and conditions of employment across Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

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
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of two (2) years of post-secondary education, training and/or three (3) years of experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Recent* and significant** experience in presenting strategic communications advice and recommendations to senior level management*** and clients on digital communications, including websites.
• Recent* and significant** experience in the management of web products, such as: websites and web applications.
• Experience managing a website’s quality control in terms of content, flow, accessibility and navigability of information on the site.
• Experience leading communications or publishing teams.

Candidates need to provide clear and specific examples in their application on how they meet the following definitions:

* Recent experience is defined as work experience within the last three (3) years.
** Significant experience is typically developed over a period of at least three (3) years and will be evaluated in regards to amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, and level of autonomy demonstrated.
*** Senior level management is defined as Director and above.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Communications and Federal Identity Policy of the Government of Canada, including the Directive on the Management of Communications.
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada Web Standards for Canada.ca and their impact on the management of websites.
• Knowledge of technologies and best practices in website management.

ABILITIES
• Ability to organize the work of a team as well as supervise and motivate employees.
• Ability to analyze situations and clients’ needs and formulate recommendations related to web projects.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Judgment
• Leadership
• Client Service
• Achieving Results
• Innovative thinking

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

ASSET EDUCATION
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in a field related to communications.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience managing and reviewing the work of language editors (editing process).
• Experience managing and reviewing the work of HTML coders (web publishing process).
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.
• Experience with social media.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Information Management (IM) best practices

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the designated employment equity groups under the Employment Equity Act: Aboriginal peoples; persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
• Requirement to work overtime occasionally on short notice and during busy periods.

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

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Education, and Experience requirements. Please provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Communications
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required; Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the other qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

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.