Stream 1: Communications Officer // Stream 2: Web Publisher

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Assessment accommodation

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HOW DO I APPLY?

We will be looking closely at your application, so please read all application instructions carefully.

To apply for this opportunity, you must :

• provide your résumé; and
• answer screening questions.

In your online application, you will be asked a series of screening questions, which will allow us to assess your education and experience. In order for us to determine whether you have what we are looking for, it is very important that you provide detailed answers with concrete examples to each question (when, where and how the experience was acquired). Your résumé will then be used to validate the information provided.
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER I APPLY?

Here is a summary of what you can expect:

• STEP 1
The information you provide will be closely reviewed by our management team, with a focus on your education and experience. This will help us determine if you will be further assessed. Once we review the applications, if you have the qualifications required, we will contact you about proceeding to Step 2.

• STEP 2
If you reach this phase, you will be invited to demonstrate your skills. We may use a variety of different tools to assess them, including interviews, written tests, or online evaluations. We will advise you and provide you with time to prepare. This is a really important step for you and for us, as it lets you demonstrate your talent and lets us ensure you will be successful in our organization. This phase will take longer than the other phases, but the end result will be worth the time investment.

• STEP 3
If you have been successful in demonstrating your skills, our management team will be excited to meet you, either in person or virtually, to validate and further understand what we have learned about you. We may also assess what other assets you can bring to our team and where you best fit in.

• STEP 4
You have met all our requirements, and an offer could be on the table. We will let you know where you stand and tell you when and if you can expect to be offered a position on our team.

Please note the following:
• 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.

Work environment

The Department of Justice makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. We have a diverse and dedicated workforce of employees from coast to coast. While our legal professionals form a large part of the Department, we have many employees working in various fields.

The Communications Branch is comprised employees who deliver a wide range of communications services in support of departmental objectives. As a result, the Communications Branch offers a unique environment in which employees at every level are directly involved contributing to the fulfillment of Justice Canada’s mandate.

We are looking to add to our team of communications professionals. Would you describe yourself as a:
• creative person with a passion for words?
• collaborator?
• keener?
• multi-tasker extraordinaire?

Have we got opportunities for you!

What can you expect from us?
• An opportunity to roll up your sleeves and push beyond your comfort zone every day – status quo is not an option.
• Access to the coolest files in town – issues that affect the lives of Canadians from all walks of life.
• Daily learning, feedback and hoorays.
• Lots of opportunities to express your ideas and make a difference.
• A diverse, receptive and healthy workplace.
• Be a part of the Justice League!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff six (6) positions in the National Capital Region with various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French essential, bilingual imperative of various levels).

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice in various work locations, with various tenures, various language requirements (as listed above) various operational requirements and/or various conditions of employment.

There are currently no vacant positions outside the National Capital Region (Ottawa). As such, candidates who are only interested in work locations outside of Ottawa will be assessed for future (anticipatory) needs.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION - STREAM 1 & 2

• ED1 - A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note:

Based on education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE - STREAM 1

• EX1: Experience in developing or editing strategic communications or digital communications products such as, but not limited to: communication plans, news releases, media advisories, media lines, backgrounders, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, articles, web content, media summaries, social media content and videos.
• EX2: Experience in coordinating communications products or communications projects with clients, stakeholders or colleagues.
• EX3: Experience in providing communications advice on the use of communications products or tools, such as but not limited to: social media, web content, or media monitoring.

EXPERIENCE - STREAM 2

• EX1: Experience in coordinating web publishing requests, such as but not limited to, HTML, Web Experience Toolkit components and W3C Accessibility standards and guidelines.
• EX2: Experience in providing strategic advice to clients and management on web publishing, including website development.
• EX3: Experience in reviewing web publishing requests to ensure compliance with relevant web standards and policies.

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

ASSET EDUCATION - STREAM 1 & 2

• AED1: A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Media Studies.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE - STREAM 1 & 2

• AEX1: Experience in providing analysis on the performance and results of digital communications activities.
• AEX2: Experience with various web publishing and social media publishing software such as, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud, Dreamweaver and Hootsuite.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT - STREAM 1 & 2

• OP1: Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

STREAM 2

• OP2: Willingness and ability to work between the hours of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE - STREAM 1 & 2

• K1: Knowledge of the Government of Canada Communications Framework, including the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity and the Directive on the Management of Communications.
• K2: Knowledge of emerging digital trends and technologies.

ABILITIES - STREAM 1 & 2

• A1: Ability to analyze information and provide recommendations.
• A2: Ability to communicate orally.
• A3: Ability to communicate in writing.
• A4: Ability to establish priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY - STREAM 1 & 2

• PS1: Creativity
• PS2: Initiative
• PS3: Judgement
• PS4: Reliability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS - Stream 1 & 2

The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 .

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that a current and valid e-mail address is provided and updated accordingly and that it accepts messages from unknown senders. We encourage candidates to provide a second e-mail address in their application.

If you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, operational requirements and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Other qualifications may be taken into consideration in the selection decision.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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.