Graphic Designer

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

It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification (education and experience). Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications on-line.

There are some benefits associated with applying on-line: Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application. Applicants can modify t heir application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Duties

The Graphic Designer researches, plans, designs, develops, and executes innovative concepts for print and online products in both official languages to support the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC).

Work environment

FCAC is a separate employer under the Financial Administration Act (FAA) with its own classification (RE and REX) and compensation system. The group and level identified above (IS-03) is used as an indicator only. We offers the same pension and benefits plans as the core federal public service. In addition, you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for annual performance pay. We are located in downtown Ottawa.


We are a passionate, enthusiastic and innovative team committed to protecting consumers by supervising federally regulated financial entities and by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians. With a team of more than 100 employees and plans to grow, we strive to give you opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace.

If you are motivated, strategic and creative and want to join a dynamic team, FCAC is definitely for you!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed candidates resulting from this process may be created and used to fill similar positions at the same or equivalent group and level with various tenures and linguistic profiles at Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC).

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)

Diploma from a postsecondary* institution

*Postsecondary is a reference to education subsequent to high school and includes college, CEGEP or university programs.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience in providing advice to clients on design projects.

Recent experience in the planning and managing design projects, from initial concept to delivery.

Experience in providing advice and guidance on visual identity and branding.

Experience with graphic design concepts and techniques for publishing printed material and for digital and social media.

Significant and recent experience with graphic design and publishing software, including all Adobe Creative Suite software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Live Cycle, etc.).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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

Knowledge of communications theories, principles or practices.

Knowledge of the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.

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

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Experience in the financial services sector.

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

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

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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 Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email and/or PSRS. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.