Public Affairs Coordinator

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

Important Messages

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) through your resume. 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. 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.

Duties

Are you an excellent communicator? Are you self-motivated and stimulated when successfully coping with numerous tasks? Do you feel you work well in a collaborative environment? Join us! take part in exciting projects in a dynamic environment where team work and initiative are essential aptitudes.
Here is what to look forward to:

• Provide advice and recommendations on developing and executing communication initiatives
• Coordinating media requests and arranging interviews or filming
• Conceive and develop communication products
• Coordinating and support special events

Work environment

The Unit
The Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) is responsible for conducting basic training for officers and non-commissioned members of the Regular Force both in garrison and austere field conditions. Its mission is to train and professionally develop the next Canadian Armed Forces generation morally, mentally, physically and intellectually. Every year, more than 5000 people start their military career at CFLRS, while 3000 military members train via Distance Learning. CFLRS employs more than 600 military and civilian employees.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one indeterminate position. Meanwhile, a pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions for determinate periods. This pool could be used to fill similar or identical positions within the Department of National Defense in Quebec area.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Education

A degree from a recognized university in communications or public relations OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Recent** experience planning, managing and assessing an organization’s presence in traditional and social media

Recent** experience providing advice to members of management on high-profile or emerging problems

Recent** experience developing a variety of communications products such as news releases, media advisories, questions and answers, interview topics, speeches, briefing notes and brochures

Recent** experience using Microsoft Office suite

*Experience: the experience may include, but not be limited to internships, student jobs in a related field such as student newspaper

**Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the past three years.

Knowledge

Knowledge of social media publication theory and principles

Abilities

Ability to manage many priorities within tight deadlines.

Ability to recommend appropriate tools to reach targeted Public Affairs objectives.

Ability to follow direction.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability

Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Unit Public Affairs Representative Certificate (UPARC)

Experience
Significant** experience publishing documents on Government of Canada Intranet and Internet pages.

Significant** experience in one or more of the following domains:
- drafting scenarios and coordinating video and photo projects
- Planning and executing communication strategies and plans
- developing and implementing awareness-raising or outreach initiatives

Recent* and significant** experience advising and preparing spokespersons for media interviews.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the past three years.

**Significant experience is defined as two years of continuous experience acquired within the past three years.

Experience with the military chain of command.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada

Operational Needs

As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian society. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, Aboriginal people and persons with a disability. Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Candidate must be able to work overtime on short notice.

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.