Communications Officer

Update: AMENDMENT - Closing Date
Those that have already applied do not need to reapply. Your application will be considered.

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

At the time of your application, you will be required to complete screening questions. When answering the screening questions you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. The breadth and depth of experience may be considered during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Duties

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) wants YOU to be a part of our team!

We are looking for a Communications Advisor who would be responsible for a variety of communications services, including support for:

• media relations;
• social media;
• writing;
• implementation of communications and outreach strategies; and
• other communications activities as required.

Our Communications team is small but mighty, so there is great potential to expand or gain experience in a variety of areas. The ideal candidate would be interested in developing skills in a broad range of communications activities.

We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Work environment

Whitehorse is Yukon’s capital and a major northern hub. It enjoys facilities, services and businesses far beyond the expectation of a city of 30,000. It's a big little city surrounded by wilderness with the amenities of a much larger destination paired with the friendly demeanour of a close-knit community.

For more information on life in the Yukon please visit: https://www.travelyukon.com/

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) term position for a period up to 6 months. Indeterminate opportunities are anticipatory.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to fill identical or similar positions. These positions may be staffed permanently or temporarily. Various linguistic profiles requirement as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

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.

Note: Incumbents of IS positions who do not possess the formal education prescribed are deemed to meet the university graduation standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without any specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in developing and/or implementing communications plans.
• Experience in researching, writing and editing, including news releases, backgrounders, brochures, publications, articles, speeches, key messages and/or media lines.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of social media tools
• Knowledge of Yukon Territory including its cultures and specialized information requirements.

Abilities:
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate that information in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to manage or coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Personal Suitability:
• Shows initiative
• Works effectively with others
• Adaptability
• Thinks things through
• Demonstrates Integrity

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

Education:
• A degree from a recognized university in journalism, mass media, communications or public affairs.

Experience:
• Experience working in one of Canada’s three territories.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and governments.
• Experience with the design and layout of communications products such as brochures and publications.
• Experience in developing, editing and adapting communications products to Web media

Degree equivalency

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Yukon media and media relations strategies
• Knowledge of Yukon organizations, governments and issues

Organizational Needs:
• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
• Reliability clearance
• Medical clearance*

*The incumbent and his/her dependants** may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.
(**) = includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

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

All job application must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System online. To submit an application on-line, please click on "APPLY ONLINE" below.

If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

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.