Publications Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 1 position within the National Capital Region.

A list of qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and various security requirements within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. These positions may be staffed on a permanent or temporary basis (term, acting, assignment, secondment).

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or college diploma with acceptable specialization in desktop publishing.

Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution but not necessarily within the degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

* Significant experience in desktop publishing for printed and digital publications, editing documents and texts in English and French on a regular basis.

** Significant experience working with desktop publishing software Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience working with contractors in desktop publishing or commercial printing or web design

*Significant Experience: 5 years or more professionally in the last 7 years.
** Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have 5 to 10 years of experience and have demonstrated proof, with examples, of their experience in the field of desktop publishing. This experience needs to have been acquired within the last five (5) years for a period of at least one (1) year.

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

Asset Knowledge:
Knowledge of marine navigation terminology to provide safe navigation in Canadian waters.

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 mandate of the Department and the Canadian Hydrographic
Service
. Knowledge of navigational products produced by Canadian Hydrographic Service
. Knowledge of desk-top publishing using Adobe Creative Suite
. Knowledge of the publication publishing process
. Knowledge of basic troubleshooting practices.

ABILITIES:
. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in priorities and to multi-task
. Ability to organize and prioritize work and to work under pressure to meet deadlines
. Ability to work with clients to provide digital support regarding installation or troubleshooting of
basic digital product usage issues
. Ability to pay attention to detail
. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
· Effective interpersonal relationships
· Initiative
· Judgment
· Creativity and Innovation
. Adaptability

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

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.