Junior Communications Officer - Casual Inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Intent of the process

This process is intended to build an inventory to meet future casual employment needs. Casual employment is temporary employment of 90 working days or less, in a calendar year, to meet needs from such contingencies as vacations, sick and training leaves, to conduct special projects that are anticipated but dependent of the availability of funds. Individuals hired on a casual basis CANNOT work for more than 90 working days per calendar year within the RCMP, and CANNOT apply on internal opportunities as they are NOT hired as Public Service Employees. There should be no expectation of continued employment following a casual employment contract.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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

Successful completion of degree from a recognized post secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience

Degree equivalency

Recent* experience using word processing and spreadsheet programs such as MS Word and Excel.
Recent* experience in utilizing the internet and social media in a work setting.
Recent* experience in developing marketing campaigns and products.
Recent* experience in coordinating communication or marketing events.

*Recent experience means experience obtained within approximately the last 24 months.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of communications or marketing theories and principles.

Ability to conduct research, analyze issues, and provide briefing to management.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Judgment

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel and participate in conferences and exhibits

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

As a condition of employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain valid Enhanced Reliability Status. " Enhanced Reliability Status" is a security clearance that will require your consent to complete a check of employment references, character references, criminal records check, credit check and law enforcement records check. A security interview will be conducted as well.

Candidates are responsible for their own travel costs.

All essential criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria will be assessed, either through your initial resume, tests, oral interview, and/or supervisory reference checks. Criteria identified as asset qualifications are preferred but might not be mandatory, depending upon the needs of the specific opportunity.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.