Regional Communications Officer

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to contribute in creating tangible results?

Does the following sound like you?

→ I thrive in a dynamic environment
→ I have strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities
→ I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me
→ I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others

If this is you, we strongly encourage you consider a career at the PBC!

*If you have been found qualified in selection process 2017-NPB-IA-ATL-129559, you do not have to re-apply.

Duties

The Regional Communication Officer provides services to victims, their representatives, advocacy groups, media, criminal justice partners and the public. They accompany observers including registered victims to provincial and federal institutions, respond to media and public enquiries, and manage a program of public education by delivering information sessions to criminal justice partners, stakeholders, and the general public.

Work environment

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) contributes to public safety with its core responsibility for the controlled, timed and gradual release of offenders back into society. The skills and talents of our staff are central to this work.

Our staff prides themselves in their work and accomplishments making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada's goal of a safe and secure Canada.

Intent of the process

As a result of this selection process, a pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff positions of various tenures such as (indeterminate, deployment, specified period appointment, acting, assignment or secondment) and with various language profiles, within the Parole Board of Canada’s Atlantic Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "that provides specific and concrete examples that illustrate how you meet each of the essential education and experience qualifications. Failure to do so could result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the application process."

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

EDUCATION :
- A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*

*The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

- Recent* experience in preparing written correspondence to explain legislation, policies or procedures;

- Recent* experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies or procedures.

*Recent means generally acquired within the last three (3) years with at least one (1) year of experience.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
- Ability to analyze;
- Ability to research and interpret legislation;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations to groups.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :
- Judgment
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Effective Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Client Service Oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

ASSET EDUCATION :
- Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in criminology, sociology, law, public administration or in another field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCES:

- Experience in providing services to victims of crime;

- Experience working within the criminal justice system;

- Experience working in communications or public relations;

- Experience working with computer software such as client case management systems.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of the Parole Board of Canada’s mission;
- Knowledge of the Parole Board of Canada’s role in the criminal justice system;

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Be willing and able to work overtime on occasion;

- Possess a valid driver’s licence;

- Be willing and able to travel to various locations including National Capital Region, various federal institutions, community correctional centres and parole offices;

- Be willing and able to travel on short notice.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

If you are unable to apply online please inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Please note that candidates at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for a deployment, an assignment or a secondment opportunity.

For this selection process, 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). If you do not wish to receive your results by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. We could also select candidates who meet certain assets for the first assessment phase.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.