Senior Communications Advisor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

You must clearly demonstrate with concrete and detailed examples in your answers to THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in your answers to the pre-screening questions. If you do not provide this information in the requested format, your application may be rejected.

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Work environment

OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR ONE OF THE 2019 TOP 10 EMPLOYERS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION!

Take advantage of a dynamic opportunity within Employment and Social Development Canada, the second-largest federal department with over 24,000 employees! You could work in a forward thinking, transformative service delivery department that includes Service Canada and the Labour Program, which continuously strives to innovate and support Canadians through #LifesBigMoments. Learn more about the Department, one of the top 10 employers of the National Capital Region and winner of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers Award: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/recruitment.html

Your new ideas and fresh perspective can make a difference in the services provided to Canadians. See for yourself how you could contribute to helping Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/results/stories.html

What we can offer you:
• As one of the largest departments in the Government of Canada, we offer many opportunities to be challenged, to develop and to make an impact!
• We value our employees by creating a healthy work environment.

Don’t take our word for it; listen to the testimonials of our employees: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/recruitment/career-testimonials.html

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures, various language requirements and/or security requirements, according to the position being staffed within Employment and Social Development Canada.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Experience in providing strategic advice to clients related to communications projects.
2. Experience in collaborating with a variety of clients, partners, stakeholders or multi-disciplinary teams related to communications projects.
3. Experience in supervising staff.
4. Experience managing high-profile and sensitive communications files.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in communications, marketing, journalism and/or public relations.

Degree equivalency

AE1. Experience in developing and managing social media plans including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
AE2. Experience in analyzing complex information through research and fact checking with close attention to detail.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
1. Create vision and strategy
2. Mobilize people
3. Uphold integrity and respect
4. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
5. Promote innovation and guide change
6. Achieve results

Key competencies definition link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
2. Willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Reference checks will be conducted.

An interview will be administered.

A written test may be administered.

Recent and past performance agreements may be used as part of the assessment. Please be prepared to provide such documentation if the selection board requests it.

An assignment, secondment or acting appointment requires the approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please clearly identify your substantive group and level and your employment status on your résumé and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice.

Candidates must provide a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. You may be informed of the following steps of the process by email if successful. Please take the necessary actions in order to have access to your email service for the duration of the process.

If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your email, please contact:

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.