Junior Communications Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Junior Communications Officer plays a key role, both internally and externally, along with the Agency’s various branches, in the delivery of high quality Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) programs and in helping ensure FCAC fulfils its mandate and strategic objectives.

Work environment

FCAC is a separate agency that 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 an annual performance pay. We have our own classification system (RE and REX).

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. We are located in downtown Ottawa.

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

Intent of the process

This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates, which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and various tenures.

We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
- Breadth, depth, type of specific asset experience;
- Matching individual experience assets or qualifications to the need of the Agency;
- Level of one of more competencies/qualifications.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Degree from a recognized university in journalism, communications, or another field relevant to the position, or an acceptable and equivalent combination of education, training and experience in media, press office, communications or public relations.

Degree equivalency

Experience in writing a variety of communications products.
Experience in coordinating projects related to communications.
Experience in the development and implementation of communications strategies.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of communications theories, principles and/or practices.
Knowledge of Canadian news media.

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.
Experience in the coordination of committees and/or an events.
Experience in coordinating the logistics related to the organization of conferences, meetings or other events.
Experience in managing and maintaining various types of documents such as master membership lists, participants and coordinates’ lists, logistical requirements and protocols.

Willingness and ability to respond to urgent calls outside of working hours and to periodically 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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.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 their application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

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 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.