Communications Officer (IS-03)

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Western Economic Diversification is looking for a Communications Officer to join our team. If you are motivated and interested in an exciting opportunity in a dynamic department please apply.

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and enjoy working in a team environment to support the priorities of the department. As a Communications Officer, you will be challenged to:

• provide communication services for management, staff of Western Economic Diversification Canada and Business Service Network partners within the Alberta Region
• write and produce high quality communications products such as news releases, speaking notes, and social media messages
• provide creative and graphic design expertise and support to online and offline communications initiatives utilizing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

Work environment

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to develop and diversify the economy of Western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the West. At WD, we care about people and about serving the best interests of our clients.

We use our Values and Ethics Code as a moral compass to guide everything that we do and how we behave. What we do is equally as important as how we do it, and excellence is our standard. WD is recognized as one of Alberta’s top employers because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, WD employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose WD:
- Work with amazing people who support each other
- Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
- Excellent compensation package
- Flexible work arrangements
- Modern work tools and technology

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments) as well as various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment.

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:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design or related field.

NOTES:
• Based on their 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.

• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
*Recent and **significant experience in researching, writing and editing of communication products, such as: media advisories, news releases and speeches for senior officials.

Recent* experience in creating innovative and high quality design, artwork and layout for communications materials such as PowerPoint presentations, online and offline publications, web graphics, web pages, etc..

Providing event management and social media assistance at press conferences and media availabilities.

*Recent within the last two (2) years.
**Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex, related activities for a minimum of two (2) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of event management practices (i.e. logistical, product and program development).

Knowledge of current and innovative social media practices and platforms.

Competencies:
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Demonstrate integrity and respect.
• Initiative/Action Oriented
• Think things through.
• Work effectively with others.

Abilities:
Ability to provide creative and graphic design services, using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pre mere, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and with tight deadlines and competing priorities.

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

Experience:
• Experience in developing and delivering visual design concepts and creatives such as : digital publications, infographics, videos, motion graphics, multimedia presentations and/or web sites
• Experience consulting with clients and stakeholders on the development of graphic design products or videos
• Experience developing scripts, storylines and storyboards for video and/or animation products and/or developing infographics from various sources of content
• Experience providing quality control services for the production of visual communications products
• Experience in the development/coding of Web pages or Web sites
• Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience requirements.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, including occasional weekends
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license is required.

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.