Publishing 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

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures and/or security clearances within Statistics Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education

GT-02 and GT-03:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

GT-02 and GT-03

EX1: Recent* experience in analyzing clients' requirements and in providing advice.
EX2: Recent* experience in conducting quality control measures of new and modified web documents.
EX3: Experience in preparing HTML and/or InDesign PDF documents for the purposes of electronic dissemination.

GT-03 only

EX4: Experience evaluating technology and/or recommending solutions for the purposes of electronic dissemination.
EX 5: Experience in specifying or applying standards, processes or procedures to ensure the quality of HTML and/or PDF format documents for the purposes of electronic dissemination

*Recent is defined as experience obtained within the last 2 years.

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

Asset Education:

GT-02 and GT-03

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

GT-02 and GT-03

AEX1: Recent* experience coding HTML documents using the Government of Canada
Web Experience Toolkit (WET).
AEX2: Recent* experience using Adobe Dreamweaver or Drupal.
AEX3: Recent* experience using adaptive screen reader software technologies such as
JAWS, NVDA, Zoomtext, etc.
AEX4: Recent* experience using web accessibility validation tools such as WAVE, Vischeck, W3C Validator, etc
AEX5: Recent* experience in preparing online publications in PDF format using
InDesign.
AEX6: Recent* experience in creating charts in Microsoft Excel and/or Adobe Illustrator.
AEX7: Recent* experience coordinating work in a team or client environment.
AEX8: Experience instructing others on technical procedures related to HTML documents for the purposes of electronic dissemination.
AEX9: Experience testing interactive tools to ensure they are free from errors
AEX10: Experience in the conceptual design or development of wireframes for interactive products.

*Recent is defined as experience obtained within the last 2 years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

GT-02 and GT-03

K1: Knowledge of HTML, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG2.0), Web Experience Toolkit (WET), and cascading style sheets (CSS)

and/or

Publishing standards for formatting texts, tables, and preparing charts for online publications using Adobe InDesign Software.

CORE COMPETENCY

GT-02 and GT-03

C1. Thinking things through
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

The organization will accept applications on-line ONLY. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. Notwithstanding, please note that meeting this criterion may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Please note that all written communication relating to this process may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.