Desktop Publisher

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Are you looking for a challenge and an opportunity to work in the desktop publishing field? The Canada Gazette Directorate is looking to hire a full-time desktop publisher, beginning in winter 2021.

↓ NO MATTER YOUR AMBITIONS, WE HAVE THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU HERE. ↓

Duties

The Canada Gazette Directorate is a team comprised of bilingual desktop publishers and editors who are professional and passionate by their work, and dedicated to serving Canadians. The desktop publishers are equipped with the latest technology to perform their daily work.

The content that is published in the Canada Gazette differs in each publication, and the work is assuredly and continuously filled with challenges. The work requires attention to detail, precision, and is also focused on client service. The Canada Gazette is an essential element of the Canadian regulatory process and must be published according to legislated timelines.

Work environment

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING IMPECCABLE WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Competitive salaries with a salary range that brings annual increases to most employees, up to a maximum amount
• Advantageous pension regime and benefits
• Exemplary work/life balance
• Pleasant and friendly working environment
• Inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace
• Professional development
• Value of both official languages

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE IS OUR DEDICATION TO YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. THAT'S WHY WE OFFER:
• Mentoring and coaching
• Courses and on-the-job training
• A well-developed learning plan

Intent of the process

RECRUIT THE BEST TALENT TO COMPLETE OUR TEAM!

The intent of this process is to staff one position at this time.

However, a pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to fulfill future needs as well as to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures and/or security clearances within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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 secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
1. Recent* experience in using the publishing software Adobe InDesign.

2. Recent* experience working in a digital publication environment**.

*Recent is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities over the last three (3) years.

**A digital publication environment is defined as a place where publications (PDF, HTML or XML) are produced and then published on the web.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCY:
1. Thinking things through
2. Working effectively with others
3. Demonstrating integrity and respect
4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
5. Client Service Competency: Level 1
6. Communication

ABILITIES:
1. Ability to produce side-by-side formatted publications.

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

ASSETS:

EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience in graphic design
2. Experience in web publishing with HTML and XML languages
3. Experience in coordinating the production of digital publication projects in a publication environment

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EE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
PSPC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada’s population. Are you a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with disability or a visible minority? We encourage you to apply and fill out the Employment Equity (EE) section in your job application to let us know. As part of this inventory, we may conduct targeted screening of candidates based on one or more of these employment equity groups.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

► A reliability or a secret security clearance will be required based on the position.
► The ability and willingness to work overtime on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays during busy periods at the Canada Gazette Directorate.

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

► You can participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

► We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your on-line GC jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your e-mail including spam and junk mail folders, as well as regularly check your GC Jobs account for communications regarding this selection process.

► CURRICULUM VITAE:
Screening questions and your resume (CV) will be used as the primary source for assessing the education and experience criteria. Therefore, it is important that your answers factually reflect the essential and any asset education and experience criteria you possess. Experience criteria may be assessed on the basis of the frequency, scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

► ASSESSMENT:
• A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written exam, practical test, situational exercise, oral interview, presentation, self-assessment, work samples, performance appraisals and/or reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, in-person or another method.
• You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.
• All the information collected during the selection process including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, will be used to assess the communication competency of applicants.

LET'S REACH NEW HEIGHTS TOGETHER!

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.