Communication Advisor *AMENDMENT TO THE 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

Work environment

A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT CFHA...
As a Special Operating Agency reporting to the Department of National Defence (DND), CFHA contributes to the quality of life of CAF members and their families through the provision of housing services, and through the responsible and sustainable management of the Department’s housing infrastructure.

We are a team of 300 federal public servants who work hard to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces families living in DND housing.

Please note that we are not moving to the DND Carling Campus, and currently have free parking. The CFHA Head Office is a 5 minute drive from the Walkley or Hunt Club exits on the 417. Our office is located at 2171 Thurston Drive, Ottawa.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC.

A bilingual imperative pool (BBB/BBB and/or CBC/CBC and/or CCC/CCC) may be established to meet the future needs of the organization. The Department of National Defence may also use this pool to staff their needs.

Your resume and answers to the screening questions may be used to evaluate your
ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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)

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Note:
1. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

-Significant* experience in providing strategic advice to colleagues, clients and senior management in the field of communications.
-Significant* experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans.
-Significant* experience in supporting the planning of events or corporate projects, implementing all communication elements.
-Significant* experience in developing and editing a variety of communication products such as: speaking notes/speeches, factsheets, news releases, media responses, web content, etc.
-Experience in using social media to implement communications activities in a professional setting.

*Significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years of continuous strategic communications experience in the last 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

-University or college degree in a field related to communications.

Degree equivalency

-Experience in managing and coordinating web communication or social media projects for the Government of Canada.
-Experience in dealing with media (reporters).
-Experience in the marketing of communication products.
-Experience in supervising the work of students, contractors or casual employees.
-Experience in the use of graphic design software, specifically, Adobe Creative Suites and Web design software.
-Experience in video production using video editing software.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperatif BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC and CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity and the Directive on the Management of Communications of the Government of Canada.
-Knowledge of communication methods applied to the development of products and activities.

-Ability to develop and edit strategic communication plans and products.
-Ability to analyze issues and to provide appropriate recommendations.
-Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

-Attention to detail.
-Initiative.
-Teamwork.
-Customer service.

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

Willing and able to travel occasionally
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - -Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

Only applications submitted online via the jobs.gc.ca site will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and have to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact person indicated on this job advertisement.

Random selection of applicants may be used as a volume management tool.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. If you meet them, please demonstrate in your application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A written examination may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful candidates.

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.