Director General, Communications (Anticipatory)

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Duties

As Director General, Public Affairs, you will play a key leadership role in the Communications and Portfolio Sector (CPS) of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

If you like working in a fast-paced environment on a variety of files, managing digital communications, engaging on multiple issues with senior officials, from the Minister’s office to all Assistant-Deputy Ministers’ offices, this position may be of interest to you.

As a communications expert, you will be advising and working with sectors to communicate to Canadians about the Government of Canada's important work across the Natural Resources Sectors, for example from clean technology to the forest sector. You will also have a front-row seat to what goes on in Parliament, as the sector is responsible for managing the department's parliamentary agenda.

Work environment

The CPS communications team has an excellent reputation in the public service; it is recognized as a solid partner to its clients.

We collaborate with clients across the department on important initiatives that create meaningful impact for Canadians. For example, programs that create jobs for Indigenous peoples in the forest and energy sectors, or establishing programs to advance the Government of Canada's climate change goals, such as the Emissions Reductions Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector.

CPS is also an ally in the fight against racism and is developing a charter and an action plan to ensure we take concrete step to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. NRCan is a great environment for employees, where everyone is celebrated! Employees are encouraged to actively participate in a number of communities, such as: the Pride Network, which developed a Guide for supporting Trans Employees; the Indigenous Employee Network, which launched a Circle of Nations Learning Centre, where all NRCan employees, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, come together to participate in Traditional Ceremonies; and the Visible Minority Advisory Council, with the vision to achieve a harmonious and inclusive workplace that is discrimination-free. NRCan is also a strong promoter of women in science, and participates yearly in many activities that promote women in today’s workforce.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff a 12-month term.

A pool will also be established to staff future needs in our department. All federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to a position having a similar merit criteria.

By applying to this process, you consent to allowing your personal application related information being shared with other departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum)

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

EDUCATION

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

We want to hear about your experience as a leader!

We are looking for leaders who have a wealth of experience in events of all kinds, who have made them move forward, and who have gone along the way. We are especially looking to see if you have the following experiences. To the extent that you have them, we invite you to share with us how you achieved them:

- Outline your experience, as an executive or equivalent level, in providing communications services and how you have led the development of communications strategies, tools and products.

- What types of expert communications advice and guidance to the head of an organization have you given? Tell us how you have navigated though high-profile communications issues?

- Describe the composition of teams you have directed and budgets you have managed through out your career. Share with us a specific human resource or finance issue/challenges you faced, and how you managed it.

- What would internal or external stakeholders say about you as a collaborator? Give us examples of initiatives, projects or programs you have delivered working collaboratively with internal or external stakeholders.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
If an insufficient number of candidates meet the linguistic profile of bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC), the position may be staffed in a non-imperative fashion.
We encourage all potential candidates to submit their application regardless of their linguistic abilities.

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

You may find information on Key Leadership Competencies (KLC) and associated behaviours expected of Canada’s Public Service leaders at: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile.html

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

EXPERIENCE

- Experience at the executive level in providing communications services and in leading the development of digital communications social media strategies and products.

- Experience managing parliamentary affairs.



OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

- Willingness to work over-time as required.

Degree equivalency

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 may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.