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

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Written communication will be assessed throughout the application, including screening questions and resume.

Duties

Assisting the communications team gathering information for internal and external messaging

Writing internal and external messaging, including but not limited to media releases, social media posts and intranet content

Monitoring social media platforms

Responding to questions, comments and direct messages from the public by social media, email or phone

Gathering analytics and statistics for communications reporting

Providing support on projects including documents, videos, social media and events

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff an indeterminate full time position.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

Experience (minimum of two years) working in communications and/or media relations

Experience preparing reports and components of briefings or presentations

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience (minimum of two years) in the implementation and development of communication projects

Experience of basic design and photography principals

Willing and able to work overtime

Willing and able to work flexible hours

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of basic communication strategies

Knowledge and familiarization of current social media platform and understanding its evolution

Knowledge of content management systems

Ability to edit documents

Prioritizing

Oral communication

Written communication

Working effectively with others

Thinking things through

Flexibility

Dependability

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

Knowledge of Adobe and Photoshop

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

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

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. The content of your response must be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Must be willing and able to relocate and/or work in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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.