Regional Manager, Communications

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply, you must demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements, as well as the assets, by answering the online screening questions. It is not enough to indicate that you meet the qualifications or to provide a list of past or current responsibilities. You must indicate how, when and where you acquired these qualifications by providing concrete examples. The résumé will only be used to confirm the information provided. If the demonstration of your experience is not explicit enough, your application may be screened out.

Random or top-down selection, as well as any other posted merit criteria may be used to determine who will advance to the next stage of the assessment process. It is also possible that those who stand out in the demonstration of their experiences will be invited first to the subsequent evaluation stages.

Duties

As Regional Manager, Communications, you lead and coordinate the activities of a regional communications team. Your activities are varied, including the development of communications strategies, internal and external communications, media relations, event organization, intranet management and support for regional priorities. Your opinions and advice are regularly solicited by senior management and internal clients. At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), you work in an innovative environment with a diverse business and client base. Your role takes on its full meaning, both for the people of the organization and for our clients.

Work environment

Are you looking for an organization that provides an innovative, learning and collaborative workplace ? An organization that puts at the heart of its priorities, the excellence in service and the well-being of its employees ? Are you looking to put your skills to good use and contribute to an attractive, dynamic and high-performing organization?

Then we have a job for you!

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Intent of the process

As a result of this process, a pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff, within the Federal Public Service of Canada, Québec Region, similar or identical positions with various linguistic and security profiles. Persons employed by the federal government of Canada whose substantive group and level are at the above mentioned or equivalent group and level may be considered first.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

- Recent* and significant** experience in developing and implementing communication plans involving a wide range of communication products in support of complex programs, initiatives or projects.

-Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice on communications to senior management.

- Significant** experience in managing communication projects in collaboration with internal and external partners.


* Recent: acquired in the last 5 years
** Significant: experience with complex activities of depth and breadth for a period of at least 3 years

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of communications policies and practices, including social media within the federal government.

COMPETENCIES :

- Ability to analyze information to provide strategic communications advice and guidance.

Mobilize people.

- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in an ever-changing environment.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Client Service, Level 2

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

EXPERIENCES:

- Experience in media relations or issues management.

- Experience in supervising employees

- Experience in financial management

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice or to change their work schedule occasionally .

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

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.