Great Lakes Strategic Engagement Officer

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions at Environment and Climate Change Canada in the Toronto area.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Social Science, Graphic Design, Communications or a field within the Environmental Sciences or Studies.

***Candidates who are currently in the process of finalizing their studies must obtain their degree by June 30, 2019***

The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate or an applied degree as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Significant* experience communicating environmental science or policy to a public audience, through written presentations, outreach materials, reports and webpages.

EX2: Significant* experience using specialized computer software to design website and printed materials (i.e. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop or equivalent) to develop products for a public audience.

EX3: Significant* experience conducting research and recommending new or innovative engagement opportunities or methods to improve client service.

EX4: Significant* experience in planning and participating in the delivery of conferences or projects with partner organizations.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed these activities over a combined period of at least one (1) year.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of techniques to disseminate scientific information to targeted audiences.

K2: Knowledge of Great Lakes environmental issues.

K3: Knowledge of domestic and international agreements governing the Great Lakes.

K4: Knowledge of plans and programs by Environment and Climate Change Canada to address environmental issues in the Great Lakes.

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

A3: Ability to produce high quality work under tight timelines

A4: Ability to adapt to varied and changing needs and priorities

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

CO1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

CO2: Working Effectively with Others

CO3: Achieve results

CO4: Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented

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

EDUCATION:

AED1: Master’s degree or graduate studies from a recognized post-secondary institution in environmental studies or sciences, or another degree relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1: Experience working to address environmental issues in a public sector organization.

AEX2: Experience administering a website.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license is required

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

The onus is on candidates to demonstrate that they meet all of the above qualifications in order to receive further consideration.

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

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

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.

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.