Director positions: 1- Census Communications, 2- Strategic Communications, 3- Data Access

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION before the closing date:

1. You are encouraged to submit your Performance Assessments for the last two (2) years (if applicable) by email to:

Work environment

As Statistics Canada continues its transformative agenda, it requires strategic leaders, thinkers and motivators to direct and support its new priorities.

The work is challenging and stimulating, therefore there are opportunities for innovative and creative thinking.

We are looking for individuals who are strategic business leaders. Ideal candidates will have a track record of developing and structuring strong teams, establishing and nurturing collaborative partnerships as well as implementing innovative programs through calculated risk taking. If you believe that organizations evolve when their employees do and know how to balance culture, change and innovation, then we want to hear from you!

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this selection process is to fill three (3) indeterminate positions, applicants should be aware that this process may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions within Statistics Canada or in other government departments.

Director, Census Communications (Stream 1).

Director, Strategic Communications and Official Release (Stream 2).

Director, Data Access (Stream 3).

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 6 references.

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

EDUCATION

STREAMS 1 and 2:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

STREAM 3:
Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

STREAMS 1 and 2:
EXP1
Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior officials on complex or sensitive communications issues.

EXP2
Significant* experience leading the development and execution of communications strategies, plans and activities.

STREAM 3:
EXP1 Significant* experience in program management in one of the areas related to social or economic statistics, or related program area.

EXP2 Experience delivering transformative, multi-stakeholder programs.

ALL STREAMS:
EXP3
Significant* experience establishing and maintaining productive client relations as well as strategic partnerships or networks with key internal or external stakeholders.

EXP4 Experience managing human and financial resources.


DEFINITION:
* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which is normally acquired over a period of at least three (3) consecutive years.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

KLC1 Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2 Mobilize People
KLC3 Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4 Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5 Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6 Achieve Results

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

STREAM 1:
AEXP1 Experience developing and leading a national advertising campaign.

STREAMS 1 and 2:
AEXP2 Experience developing and implementing digital communication strategies
(social media or online communication).

AEXP3 Experience overseeing outreach programs nationally and internationally.

AEXP4 Experience implementing and managing the overall strategic planning process
for a Communications program.

AEXP5 Experience directing the delivery of effective communications and public
affairs services in at least two (2) of the following:
- News conference or releases ;
- Speeches ;
- Media interviews ;
- Media monitoring and analysis ;
- Ministerial visits, emergency and crisis communications ;
- Communications standards.

STREAM 3:
AEXP6 Experience leading a project with a large information technology (IT)
component.

AEXP7 Experience in managing and delivering client-focused programs or services for
a department or agency.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
STREAM 1:
Willingness and ability to travel
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Willingness and ability to work 24/7 on-call status (in case of emergencies)

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Agreement to be deployed to another position in the EX Group within the core public
administration.

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

A top-down approach may be used at any point during the process, in order to determine the number of candidates to be further considered.

Assets qualifications may be invoked at any point during 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.