Create, innovate and communicate as a Senior Communications Advisor at FedDev Ontario!

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.

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About the Agency:
This year marks 10 years of FedDev Ontario delivering funding and business services to support innovation and growth in southern Ontario. We are part of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio and one of six regional development agencies, each of which helps to address key economic challenges by providing regionally-tailored programs, services, knowledge and expertise.
For a decade, we have been making a difference, investing almost $2 billion in the southern Ontario economy, with more than 31,000 jobs created and maintained over the past five years.

Duties

As a Senior Communications Advisor you will be responsible for providing advice on communications issues and trends to internal and external clients. Help us tell the FedDev Ontario story by developing high-quality communications products that reflect not only what we have accomplished in our first ten years but what we are looking to do now and into the future. Responsibilities may range from coordinating and executing external events to managing the Agency’s web and social media presence.

Work environment

What can FedDev Ontario offer you?

If you are interested in working in an environment focused on supporting innovation and growth in southern Ontario, then consider joining FedDev Ontario. Headquartered in Waterloo, the Communications Branch has offices at both ends of the Toronto–Waterloo Tech Corridor—a corridor that was recently recognized as one of the top 20 technology clusters in the world! We are in the right position to communicate the impact our support has on southern Ontario businesses, organizations and communities.
Our hardworking, dedicated team is involved in all aspects of the communications process—regularly taking ideas from conceptualization to creation. We are on-the-ground at events, behind the camera filming video content and at the computer working on website design and social media content.
We are looking for people who have a communications background, think independently and bring creative approaches to communications related to economic development.

Intent of the process

A pool will be established as a result of this process and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures (Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified Period) and language requirements in various locations within the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Now that you know a bit about us, here is your opportunity to tell us about your talents and experiences. All you have to do is respond to a few questions as part of the application process (no cover letter required!).

Only applications received through the 'apply online' link from this advertisement will be considered for this process.

You will be asked to provide information about the following essential criteria:

­Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. Degree equivalency.

NOTES:
1. Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.
2. 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

­Recent and significant* experience providing communications advice to a major group or component of an organization.

­Recent and significant* experience researching and writing communication strategies, plans and a variety of communications products such as, but not exclusive to, speaking notes/speeches, briefing material, articles, backgrounders, web or social media content, etc.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be associated with the performance of these duties as a major function for approximately twenty four (24) months within the past four (4) years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

What else are we looking for?

­ You are able to provide strategic communications advice and recommendations
­ You are able to develop communications products (such as news releases or speeches)
­ You are able to manage and deliver on multiple priorities within demanding timelines
­ You are a solid communicator (orally and in writing)
­ You demonstrate integrity and respect
­ You think things through
­ You work effectively with others
­ You show initiative and are action oriented

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

Degree from a recognized university with a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations, or other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

­Experience creating effective content or campaigns for the web or social media

­Experience in journalism, communications or marketing

­Experience liaising with a Minister or Minister of State’s Office on communications activities

­Experience supporting senior executives (Vice President or similar)

­Experience supporting ministerial events

­Experience in corporate communications

­Experience in media relations

Operational Requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Willingness and ability to work overtime 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

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.

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.