Junior Graphic Design Officer - Casual Inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Applications received by 11:59 PM (PST) on August 29, 2019 will be assessed for immediate staffing needs. Applications received after that date will be assessed as needs arise.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOU.

We will accept online applications only.

Duties

Get creative with ACOA! ACOA’s Communications team is looking for creative brains to join our multimedia, video and design team to create impactful visual stories to share with Canadians.

Can you transform an idea into a visual story?

Do you have mad skills in motion graphics (i.e. GIFs) and/or graphic design?

Do you love to play in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign and/or Illustrator?

Love collaborating and storyboarding?

Come join our dynamic and hard-working organization to do things like:
• Delivering design concepts and creatives for infographics, videos, motion graphics, multi-media presentations, and/or web.
• Using Adobe Creative Cloud to create your design products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere, After Effects).
• Developing and delivering design concepts and creatives for digital publications, infographics, videos, motion graphics, multimedia presentations or the Web.
• Developing storylines and storyboards for video and/or animation products.
• Constantly learn and share your knowledge with colleagues.

Intent of the process

This inventory is for casual employment. Casual employment is a temporary employment of 90 working days or less, in a calendar year, to meet needs arising from such contingencies as vacations, sick and training leaves, to conduct special projects that are anticipated but dependent of the availability of funds, etc.

NOTE: Casual appointments are excluded from the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). This means casual appointments will not be eligible to apply to internal appointment processes. In addition, the PSEA specifies that the number of days worked as a casual worker cannot exceed 90 days in a calendar year within the same department.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "This letter must include a link to your digital portfolio and demonstrate how you meet the education and experiences criteria."

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

EDUCATION
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Recent experience* in using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere, After Effects) and the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Experience in developing and delivering design concepts and creatives for at least two (3) of the following: digital publications, infographics, videos, motion graphics, social media, multimedia presentations and/or web sites
• Experience consulting with clients, stakeholders, productions coordinators, and/or web content advisors on the development of motion graphic design products or videos

*Recent experience means in the last two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Government of Canada policies, guidelines, and standards related to design and communications including the Federal Identity Program (FIP), Official Languages and the Government of Canada Copyright.

ABILITIES
• Ability to create motion graphics and video products.
• Ability to work with and/or adapt complex information into technical illustrations.
• Ability to prepare multimedia presentations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Initiative
• Reliability

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Availability to work overtime on short notice.

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

When you submit an application for this selection process, you are not applying for any specific position, but to an inventory in anticipation of future vacancies. As positions become available, the applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your PSRS Applicant Account.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 4 months. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 10 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods.

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.