Director, Strategic Communications

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Assessment accommodation

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff an indeterminate full time position.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 250 words (maximum) "Describe in detail why you would like to work for the RCMP Headquarters in Whitehorse, Yukon."

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

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

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in developing and implementing communications strategies or plans.
Experience in managing media relations and working with a wide variety of stakeholders
(including senior managers)
Experience in developing multimedia/social media products, services and/or strategies.
Experience in facilitating and planning events.

*Significant experience is normally acquired within 3 or more years of experience

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

Experience in planning and managing complex, high profile matters
Experience leading a team, assigning work and/or overseeing performance
Experience working for or in partnership with first responder, police agency or similar organization

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge and skills in marketing, public affairs, media relations and issues management.
Knowledge of internet communication strategies including websites, social media and developing trends.
Knowledge of RCMP’s Mandate and Strategic Priorities.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Time Management
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Strategic and Analytical thinking.
Leadership
Values and ethics.
Meeting client’s needs.

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

Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to work flexible hours.
Willing and able to be on call.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance. This requires a Security/Reliability Interview, and a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, reference, etc.

Possession of a valid driver's licence or the personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's licence .

Health Canada approved medical clearance for Isolated Post.

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 communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, 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 education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the 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.