Regional Communications Officer

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

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to contribute in creating tangible results?

Does the following sound like you?

→ I have strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities
→ I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me
→ I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others

If this is you, we strongly encourage you consider a career at the PBC!

Duties

The Regional Communication Officer provides services to victims, their representatives, advocacy groups, media, criminal justice partners and the public. They accompany observers including registered victims to provincial and federal institutions, respond to media and public enquiries, and manage a program of public education by delivering information sessions to criminal justice partners, stakeholders, and the general public.

Work environment

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) contributes to public safety with its core responsibility for the controlled, timed and gradual release of offenders back into society. The skills and talents of our staff are central to this work. Our staff prides themselves in their work and accomplishments making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada's goal of a safe and secure Canada.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two (2) full time, indeterminate positions.

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future needs. The pool will be used to staff positions on a permanent (indeterminate) or temporary basis (acting, specified period appointment, assignment, secondment or casual) within the Parole Board of Canada in the Montréal Region. The tenure may vary depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Significant* experience in analyzing information to explain procedures, policies or law;

- Significant* experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies or procedures.

Note:

* "Significant" is defined as the depth, breadth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of activities over a period of approximately 2 years or more.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

- Judgement;
- Reliability;
- Effective Interpersonal Relationships;
- Integrity and respect;

ABILITIES:

- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations to groups;
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

A professional or college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position (such as: social sciences, legal sciences, law, politics, public administration or communication, etc.).

Degree or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, communications or other fields relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in providing services to victims of crime.
- Experience working within the criminal justice system.
- Experience working in communications and information services.
- Experience working with or presenting to stakeholders or partners.
- Experience in writing and editing communication products.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Be willing and able to travel (this may include being away overnight).
- Be willing and able to work irregular hours when traveling.
- Be willing and able to work long hours on occasion.
- Be willing and able to travel on a short notice.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Reliability clearance.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and be able to drive.
- Be willing and able to travel to various locations, including various federal institutions, community correctional centres and parole offices.

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 ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING will be assessed through your application. Therefore, communication needs to be grammatically correct, with appropriate vocabulary and minimal errors in punctuation and spelling. As a result, please use complete sentences.

DEMONSTRATION OF ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE TEXT QUESTIONS

You will be required to provide examples where you clearly explain how you meet the merit criteria. Please provide concrete examples and details. Please include the name of a manager or supervisor who can verify your primary example and attest to your work. Examples provided may be verified with these references.

NOTES:

1. For the competency part, please provide references that have had an adequate opportunity to observe you in job-related situations. References should have an in-depth knowledge of your work and be able to answer questions pertaining to your example(s).

2. It is recommended that you describe the situation or task, the action YOU took, what YOU accomplished and/or what YOU learned.

3. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected, as the Selection Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met. Candidates will not be solicited to provide missing information. Important note: It will be at the discretion of the selection board to determine the appropriateness of contacting the references you have provided in order to validate the information provided.

4. If you use the same example more than once, please restate the example or cut and paste the example from the previous response. Do not simply refer to the previous response.

5. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application.

Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) will be accepted. If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

You will need to provide proof of your education credentials later in the process. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca

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.