Marketing Advisor / Senior Marketing Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

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Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates to fill a variety of current and future marketing positions within the Public Service at the IS-04 and IS-05 group and level with various language requirements.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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STEP 1: Answer the screening questions in the web application.
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Your answers must provide enough information for the Assessment Board to validate that you meet the “education and experience” listed. It is not sufficient to state that you meet the criteria or to list your current responsibilities. Without specific and detailed examples, the Assessment Board’s may reject your application.
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A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*The acceptable combination is defined as:

A secondary school diploma and two years’ experience in a field related to the positions such as communications, advertising, marketing OR you have a college diploma (minimum two-year program) related to the position such as communications, advertising, marketing.

Degree equivalency

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In order to apply for the IS-05, you must demonstrate that you have significant experience, as indicated on EX1 and EX2. This is understood to mean the depth and the breadth of experience normally associate with having performed the activities for two (2) or more years.

EX1: Experience in developing and implementing one or more strategies or plans related to marketing or advertising. Experience could include the management of the development and implementation while working with a creative or media agency.

*If you are applying for the IS-05, you must demonstrate that you have significant experience. Include more examples and the dates to substantiate your experience of two (2) or more years.

EX2: Experience in preparing and providing advice or recommendations to clients or senior management on the development, implementation or results of a marketing or advertising initiative.

*If you are applying for the IS-05, you must demonstrate that you have significant experience. Include more examples and the dates to substantiate your experience of for two (2) or more years.

EX3: Experience in coordinating projects or events which include three (3) or more products or services. Products or services might include, but are not limited to: web site development, marketing partnerships and influencers, advertising, branding, corporate engagement activities, market research, promotional activities, and event coordination.

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

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STEP 2: Answer the ASSET EXPERIENCE question. This is not an essential experience. If you answer no to this question, you will still be considered for the IS-05 process.
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Experience in supervision of a team that implements marketing or advertising strategies or projects using internal or external (e.g., partners, contracting or suppliers) resources.

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

Various language requirements
English or French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

*Language requirements will be assessed once a department / agency has a need to fill a position.

Information on language requirements

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STEP 3: The following criteria will be assessed either in an exam or an interview. These are essential for the job and you will need to meet this criteria in order to be appointed to a position.
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K1: Knowledge of the policies, directives and regulations relating to Government of Canada communications and those related to advertising.

K2: Knowledge of trends and/or best practices in marketing and advertising.

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A1: Ability to write a creative brief.
A2: Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver results.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: IS-05 ONLY: Ability to assemble and synthesize information to capture salient information*, for the purpose of briefing others. *Information might include, but is not limited to: analysis of advertising results, research on the media environment, lessons learned and proceeding with a campaign.

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PS1: Client Service Orientation
PS2: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3: Strong attention to detail
PS4: Reliability
PS5: Initiative

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

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENTS:
─ Willing and able to work overtime and on the weekend, often on short notice, and to adopt flexible work hours.
─ Willing and able to travel on short notice.
─ Willing and able to travel using various modes of transportation.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Reliability or Secret - Selected candidate(s) must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

• All the information collected during the process, from the time you apply until the end of the process, may be used as part of your assessment.

• Candidates from outside the National Capital Region may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.