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

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles (French essential, English essential, BBB/BBB.) and/or requirement as well as tenures and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

NOTES:

1. Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.

2. At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Experience in at least two areas of communications (e.g., public relations, internal communications, writing and editing, communications planning, media relations, outreach, media monitoring, event planning) is required.

Experience in providing communications advice.

Experience in supporting or planning or managing communications projects.

Experience in the use of digital and social media tools.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Government of Canada legislation and policies that guide federal government communications.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to develop and implement communications plans and activities.

Ability to manage a variety of tasks and prioritize work effectively.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Reliability.

Flexibility.

Judgement.

Effective Interpersonal Skills.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

Experience working with Indigenous people or communities, directly or indirectly.

Experience working with diverse groups of employees, partners, clients, stakeholders, etc.

Experience working with different types of software, such as, but not limited to: Microsoft Office tools, Adobe Creative Suite, publishing software and GCTools (GCpedia, GCconnex, etc.).

Experience in organizing internal events, VIP visits or exhibits.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

Indigenous Service Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to occasionally work overtime and irregular hours, at times on short notice.

Willing and able to travel occasionally (including travel by car, rail and air), sometimes on short notice.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license or mobility usually associated with having a valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used on the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.