Graphic Designer

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Work environment

Looking for a creative and dynamic work environment? Looking for new challenges? Want your work to make a difference in people’s lives? A position at the CRTC might be of interest to you!

The CRTC is a federal administrative tribunal of about 450 employees that serves Canadians as citizens, creators and consumers, and is committed to providing them with access to a world-class communications system. The CRTC is a division of the Federal Public Administration under the responsibility of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, pursuant to Schedule I-1 of the Financial Administration Act. CRTC’s employees are employees of the public service.

At the CRTC, we engage in a wide range of activities. As part of our role in ensuring Canadians have access to a world-class communications system, we supervise and regulate various services on which we all rely. For example, we work to encourage and enhance competition in telecommunications services, such as Internet broadband and mobile phone. We promote Canadian culture and the development of compelling and diverse content by and for Canadians through the licensing of TV and radio services. We also work to reduce spam, unsolicited telecommunications and other nuisance communications.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established for indeterminate, determinate and acting appointments, as well as for assignments, deployments and secondments

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 and/or Occupation Certification:

A degree in Graphic Design from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Recent experience in the execution of design projects, from initial concept to delivery.
• Experience in graphic design for publications, promotional materials, infographics, exhibits and social media.
• Recent* experience using the following technology software:
o Adobe InDesign CS or later version
o Adobe Photoshop CS or later version
o Adobe Illustrator CS or later version
o Adobe Acrobat Professional
o Microsoft Word
o Microsoft PowerPoint

*“Recent” experience means within the last two years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Communication Policy of the Government of Canada and Federal Identity Program
• Knowledge of established and emerging methods, practices and standards relating to graphic design and publishing for digital and print

Abilities:

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to create design concepts using InDesign for Mac
• Ability to plan, conceptualize, develop and deliver creative and innovative design concepts.
• Ability to assess client needs and to explain various options in terms of concepts and production.

Personal Suitability:

• Client service-oriented
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Initiative
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Attention to detail

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work overtime with little warning.
• Availability to work weekends occasionally.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the visible minority group or as belonging to the aboriginal group.

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

ASSESSMENT:

- All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

- A written examination may be administered.

- An interview may be administered.

- Reference checks may be sought.

- Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

COMMUNICATION:

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

- Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of email). If you need to update your valid e-mail address after the screening phase, you must contact HR directly.

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS:

- You must provide proof of your education credentials.

TO APPLY:

- We will accept applications ON-LINE ONLY. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

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.