*EXTENDED* Audio Visual Technician

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

All written communication could be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.
Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 positions and anticipatorily more with various linguistic requirements. A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures and/or linguistic requirements within Global Affairs Canada.

Since the intent of this process is to staff different positions with different qualifications, please ensure you clearly explain how you meet the essential qualifications when applying.

Positions to be filled: 2

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:

GT-03 AND GT-04:
• Experience* in Audio/Visual, multimedia and virtual events in a conference setting.
• Experience in installing, operating and troubleshooting Simultaneous Interpretation Systems, microphone discussion systems, digital Audio consoles, video cameras, video conferencing, and multiple displays.
• Experience in interpreting technical equipment documentation.

GT-04 ONLY:
• Experience in installing, operating and troubleshooting multimedia equipment in boardrooms.
• Experience* in video and audio editing (preferably with Avid Media Composer).

* For the GT-04 level, "experience" means the performance of activities over a period of at least 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

• Problem solving.
• Ability to work independently.
• Communications.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :

o Effective interpersonal skills
o Client service orientation
o Teamwork
o Dependability
o Judgment

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

Operational Requirements :

Willing and able to work overtime.

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

You must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.
1. Accommodations: In order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures. Please note that the asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process including the screening stage.

2. You must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how you meet the education and experience factors listed. In order to do so, you must provide concrete examples in the provided area and within the limited characters provided by the system. The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

3. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status (indeterminate, term, casual, etc.) on your résumé and on your application form.

4. 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.

5. Any information provided may be verified through various sources.

6. Candidates are advised that an exam and/or interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional circumstances:
- Medical reason with certificate;
- Pre-arranged travel with proof;
- Pre-scheduled training with proof;
- Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada staffing process with proof;
- Death in the family with proof;
- Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.).

7. You must provide your education credentials. 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/

8. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

9. The board members may retain a certain number of applicants for further assessment, based on a top-down approach or based on some of the assets qualifications.

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.