***Communications Advisor wanted***

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

****If you have already submitted an application for the 2021-OIC-IA-037 (IS-04) process, you do not need to reapply on this external process.****

The Office of the Information Commissioner is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, the first wave of assessments may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women. The definition of each of the designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act can be found at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservice-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html.

***Please note that you must answer the screening questions with specific examples of how you meet each essential qualification. Failing to do so WILL result in your application being rejected.***

Work environment

The Information Commissioner of Canada is an Agent of Parliament, independent from government, supported by a workforce of just over 100 employees. Members of the Public Affairs directorate of the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) work closely with the Commissioner, her senior management team and colleagues from across the organization to advance her priorities and contribute to upholding the right of access to information.

As members of the federal public service, all OIC employees benefit from all the related advantages, including flexible work arrangements, competitive salaries, and professional development. The OIC offers a healthy, positive and bilingual work environment and many opportunities for personal and career development, through training, coaching, conferences, performance reviews, and language training. Due to COVID-19, most employees are currently working virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected. Our office is located at located at 30 Victoria St. a Platinum-Certified
LEED building in Gatineau, Quebec.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada as well as other organizations supporting agents of the Parliament of 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 degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in media studies (public relations, communications or journalism) or other acceptable specialization. An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard stated above.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1- Experience in providing strategic communications advice and support to management**.
E2- Recent experience* in media relations and/or issues management.
E3- Experience writing communications plans and products, including but not limited to news releases, backgrounders, media lines, speeches, articles, or content for digital platforms.
E4- Experience in corporate communications.

*Recent experience is defined as experience obtained in the last two years.

**Management is defined as EX-minus one or higher (or private sector equivalent).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
K1- Knowledge of current trends and developments in communications.
K2- Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
A1- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1- Strategic Thinking
PS2- Relationship Management and Collaboration
PS3- Initiative
PS4- Judgment
PS5- Discretion

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

ASSET - EXPERIENCE
AE1- Experience producing media analysis and communications evaluation programs/tools.
AE2- Experience in strategic web management (such as, but not limited to, recommending strategies, approaches and/or applications to meet business requirements, developing web and/or social media content, usability assessments, or analyzing web and/or social media analytics).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Willingness and ability to travel, if needed.
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

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 WILL be administered.

A test WILL 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.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be on travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates are responsible for all costs associated with attending tests or interviews related to this process, including travel or other costs. Reimbursement of relocation expenses is offered in accordance with the Government of Canada's Initial Appointees Relocation Program (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasuryboardsecretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initialappointees-relocation-program.html#num103).

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.