Writer-Editor/Community Relations Officer

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TITLE: STREAM 1: WRITER-EDITOR

TITLE: STREAM 2: COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER

Only applications submitted online using the 'Apply online' button will be considered. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

You will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire when you apply online. Please clearly demonstrate in your screening questionnaire how you meet the education and experience criteria. You must provide recent, concrete examples that illustrate how you meet the requirement.

Work environment

Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas, and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and marketability of grain for the domestic and international grain trade, from producer to global customer.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability. We promote work-life balance. We have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

During the work day, you can take advantage of walking clubs and ad-hoc fitness classes onsite. We also have an arrangement with GoodLife Fitness for discounted memberships. Our headquarters are located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. On your breaks, you will be able to explore the great restaurants and shops situated in the historic Exchange District or enjoy nature at the Forks and the Waterfront.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff:
Stream 1 (Writer-Editor): 1 full-time term position
Stream 2 (Community Relations Officer): 1 full-time indeterminate position

A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and tenures (indeterminate, specified term, acting, deployment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 250 words (maximum) "explaining what motivates you to join our team and how you would contribute to its success."

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

Education
STREAM 1 & 2:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
STREAM 1 & 2:
- Experience in the coordination of communications projects, including working with a multidisciplinary team and subject matter experts to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Experience in providing analysis, advice and recommendations to clients, stakeholders and/or senior management on the performance of communications activities.

STREAM 1:
- Experience in writing and editing a variety of communications products such as (but not limited to) speaking notes, speeches, briefing documents, backgrounders, fact sheets, questions and answers, news releases, brochures, presentations, website content and social media content.

STREAM 2:
- Experience in planning, managing, delivering and assessing communication activities or projects such as (but not limited to) exhibits, tours, presentations, promotion and advertising.

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

Education
STREAM 1 & 2:
- A degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in technical writing, literature, journalism, communications, web or new media management, linguistics or other field of study relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
STREAM 1:
- Experience in curating and tailoring dynamic social media content to a variety of platforms.
- Experience in editing or writing documents of a technical or scientific nature.

STREAM 2:
- Experience in initiating and managing professional and service delivery contracts to develop specific communications/marketing products.

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

Various language requirements
Stream 1 (Writer-Editor): English Essential
Stream 2 (Community Relations Officer): Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Competencies
STREAM 1 & 2:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Planning, organizing and co-ordinating
- Initiative
- Analytical thinking

STREAM 2:
- Client Focus

Abilities and Skills
STREAM 1& 2:
- Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and changes in priorities.

STREAM 1:
- Ability to write and edit text for plain language, grammar, style, tone, accuracy, interest and readability.

STREAM 2:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Knowledge
STREAM 1 & 2:
- Basic understanding of agriculture, specifically grain production and issues affecting the Canadian grain sector.

Abilities and Skills
STREAM 1 & 2:
- Ability to apply Government of Canada communications policies to the production and publishing of various communications products.
- Ability to use new technology and media, and advise on their use in communications.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
STREAM 1 & 2:
- Reliability Status security clearance
- Ability and willingness to travel within Canada.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime on an as required basis.

STREAM 2:
- Ability and willingness to maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods.
- Move and/or lift items (up to 40 kg).

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted. Depending on the requirements of the position being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of screening.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel.

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.