Graphic Support Analyst

Update: Amendment to closing date

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

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these qualifications by answering the online screening questions.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defence with various tenures in various locations, with various security clearance levels and/or various linguistic profiles.

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:
Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary education program in multimedia, graphic design, web development, infographics, or an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1: Recent* experience in providing Information Technology services and graphic design services
E2: Experience interpreting and delivering a client’s graphic design requirements.
E3: Experience in providing graphic design services advice or analysis to management.

*”Recent” experience means within the last five years.

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

Please note: Asset qualifications may be considered at any phase of the process.

EXPERIENCE:
AE1: Experience in analyzing information on a range of geographical and functional areas.
AE2: Experience in the national security and/or intelligence community working for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Department of National Defense (DND) or other Government of Canada security and intelligence department/agency.
AE3: Experience in providing advice and guidance to analysts on the use of maps and/or graphics to emphasize key judgements.
AE4: Experience with security procedures for handling, disseminating and storing highly sensitive and classified or designated material.
AE5: Experience in gathering, organizing and evaluating information from classified and open sources to obtain the data required to produce graphics and maps.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge* of methods, practices and standards relating to graphic design, charts, and communication material.
*Knowledge will be assessed at the interview stage with a presentation of the candidate's portfolio.

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to plan and organize work
A2: Ability to identify and analyze clients requirements
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4: Ability to work with minimal guidance and direction
A5: Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.
A6: Ability to create various high quality graphic designs using various software programs, such as:
- Adobe In Design CS
- Adobe Photoshop CS
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Note 1: Candidate is required to provide graphic examples such as templates, banners and infographics through the presentation of an (Electronic portfolio)

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Judgment
PS4: Reliability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.

Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

Conditions of Employment:
SECURITY LEVEL: Top Secret

Other Conditions of Employment:
Requirement to work in a secure office environment and consists of operating computer equipment and prolonged exposure to the glare from a computer monitor.
Requirement to work overtime
Requirement to work flexible hours

Candidates must meet and maintain the above noted conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
2. To facilitate the administrative process, please indicate your personal record identifier (PRI), if you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, and your e-mail address. Please ensure that your employment status and your substantive group and level are also included.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or role play.
5. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
6. The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
7. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
8. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on line:
-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.