Communications Manager

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

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.

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE***: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by responding to the screening questions in the online application and by providing additional detail in their résumé. Answers to the screening questions and candidate résumés will both be used as sources to determine that the Experience Qualifications are met.

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

Work environment

If you are enthusiastic about having an impact on southern Ontario’s economic prosperity then consider joining the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). When you choose a career with us, you experience the passion, excitement and rewards linked with this fulfilling work. We are looking for people who think independently, and bring creative approaches to challenges and opportunities related to economic development.

As Canada's most populous region-home to 13.3 million residents living in 288 communities—southern Ontario is a key contributor to the overall Canadian economy. We help create and grow businesses, cultivate partnerships and build strong communities across the region.

We pride ourselves on delivering results for our clients in a workplace of choice. We help to address key economic challenges by providing regionally-tailored programs, services, knowledge and expertise.

Intent of the process

A pool will be established as a result of this process and will be used to fill vacancies as they arise.

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)

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Recent and significant experience in managing public communications, including media relations, in a complex, high-profile environment.

EX2: Experience managing human and financial resources, including responsibility for hiring, training and performance management of human resources and planning, forecasting and reconciling financial resources. Please note that applications may be screened for depth and length of experience for this criteria.

EX3: Recent and significant* experience managing a team responsible for providing direction and support to senior management on standards, policies, guidelines and procedures related to communications in a government context.**


*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.

**Senior Management: Director level or above, Ministers, Members of Parliament and other political officials.



(Ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed based on responses to the screening questions.)

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

A1: Ability to manage

A2: Ability to synthesize communications policies to ensure that activities align and are compliant

A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be assessed based on responses to the screening questions.)

A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

AQED: Management training or courses from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

AEX1: Experience in establishing organizational priorities and strategies and in directing their development and implementation.

AEX2: Experience managing digital marketing activities.

AEX3: Experience with media relations and being a spokesperson.

AEX4: Experience managing a team responsible for fulfilling complex deliverables under short deadlines.

AEX5: Experience in overseeing planning and execution of high-profile events

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends on short notice.

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

In order to meet current and future organizational needs, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’s corporate human resources plan has identified the need to recruit members of the following designated employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities and Women.


A Simulation Exercise may be administered.
A top-down approach or cut-off score may be used

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must complete the screening questionnaire included in the application process. Candidates must demonstrate, using examples where appropriate, how they meet the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION screening criteria for EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Failure to reply to these questions in the space provided (i.e. do not simply state refer to my resume), will result in your elimination from the process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete information.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email.
Candidates who apply to this selection process must include a valid email address in their application 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).

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.