Photographer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities? Indeed.com has ranked DND as one of the best places to work in Canada.

As a top employer in Canada we are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees;
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you;
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

Education:

Successful completion of a post-secondary program of study at a recognized University or College in Multimedia, Photography, Visual or Graphic Arts or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 – *Recent and **significant experience identifying, planning and capturing still digital photographs of activities related to situations such as, but not limited to, investigations, group photographs, portraits, presentations, tours and visits, for use in documents and communication products.

E2 – *Recent and **significant experience operating photographic equipment to meet client needs.

E3 – *Recent and **significant experience using photograph manipulation software to meet client needs.

*Recent is experience having been gained within the past 5 years and
**Significant is 3 years of accumulative experience

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities and Skills:

A1 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3 – Ability to work through the stages of the photography process ***

*** As part of the assessment, the candidate must provide a portfolio of their photography work.

Personal Suitability:

PS1 – Creativity

PS2 – Judgment

PS3 – Dependability

PS4 – Interpersonal skills

PS5 – Customer Service

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

Asset Qualifications - Experience:

AQ1 – Experience providing presentations and coaching on photography.

AQ2 – Experience working alongside the Canadian Armed Forces.

AQ3 – Experience using photography and social media in implementing communications programs.

Operational Requirements:

OR1 – Ability and willingness to work outside of normal working hours. This may include overtime, weekends and at short notice.

OR2 – Ability and willingness to travel, including to remote locations, on short notice.

OR3 – Ability and willingness to work outside.

OR4 – Ability and willingness to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

OR5 – Ability and willingness to lift and carry up to 25 kg of equipment for continuous periods.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Possession of a valid Class G driver’s license without restrictions

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

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.