Videographer and Multimedia Developer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you MUST ANSWER questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You must CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet each of these requirements by answering the online questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN (month-year to month-year), WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving CONCRETE EXAMPLES. Information provided in your answers related to your education and experience must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true.

Applicants meeting the initial screening requirements will be contacted for further assessment. The screening criteria are those listed under the *Essential Qualifications.

Depending on the requirements of the position or positions being filled, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be considered at any time during this process. These criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT that you answer each of the questions related to these requirements.

Only on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system.

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Elections Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 30, Victoria Street, in Gatineau with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

Duties

Are you a creative person capable of visual storytelling? Are you interested in Canada’s democracy and how it’s administered?

Elections Canada is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums.

We’re seeking talented videographers who can help us share important information with Canadians in a way that will resonate with them.

In this role, you’ll be called upon to produce and direct original videos out of our new studio. We’ll also tap into your editing skills to develop videos from existing footage. And if you have animation skills, we’ll put them to use too.

What kinds of stories will you be developing and producing?
• information about the voting process
• guidance about where, when and the ways Canadians can register, vote and be a candidate
• details about the security of the vote
• stories around the history of the vote in Canada
• training materials for election workers

...and so much more!

Work environment

Elections Canada offers:
• a beautiful, new video-production studio with new equipment
• training and professional development
• work-life balance, including a mix of remote and on-site work
• a modern work space in a newer building, surrounded by restaurants and within walking distance of malls
• work with a friendly, creative team of project officers, graphic designers and other videographers
• progressive salary and benefits

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff two (2) determinate positions.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at Elections Canada with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting) and various bilingual linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC).

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 diploma from a post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, at the manager’s discretion.

Degree equivalency

Recent and significant* experience in one of the following streams:
- Stream A: The complete development cycle of videos (including pre-production, production and post-production)
- Stream B: The development of motion graphics and/or animations
- Stream C: The development of multimedia intended for use in an educational setting
Recent and significant* experience in one of the following streams:
- Stream A: The use of video-editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
- Stream B: The use of visual effects/motion graphics software (Adobe After Effects preferred)
- Stream C: The use of e-learning development software (Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline, specifically)
Experience in providing advice relating to the design and implementation of videos and/or multimedia materials

DEFINITION: Recent and significant* are defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis that could normally be acquired over a period of approximately one (1) year or more within the last five (5) years.

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

ASSETS/EXPERIENCE

- Experience developing character animations and/or character rigs
- Experience with the equipment for and operation of a multimedia studio and/or set
- Experience in design and implementation of learning or performance materials for adults
- Experience in the use of vector- and/or raster-graphics editors (Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop, specifically)

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Ability to translate requirements and specifications into professional-quality multimedia and/or video
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to work in a team
- Stream A: Ability to prepare multimedia materials using video-editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
Stream B: Ability to prepare multimedia materials using motion graphics software (Adobe After Effects preferred)
Stream C: Ability to prepare multimedia materials using e-learning development software (Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Client-service orientation
- Adaptability
- Initiative

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

ASSET/ABILITY

- Ability to prepare multimedia materials using vector- or raster-graphics editors (Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to work overtime upon request.
Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
A working internet connection at home is required to perform the duties of the position.

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 written examination may be administered.
- Candidates will be asked to show a portfolio of relevant prior work.
- Candidates will be interviewed.
- References will be checked.
- Candidates must provide proof of their educational credentials, if applicable.
- Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or organizational needs, depending on the specific requirements of the position being staffed.

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.