Senior Communications Advisor - Inventory

Update: Une nouvelle extraction de ce répertoire sera faite suivant le 31 mars 2022 pour des besoins anticipatoires.

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

***The first extraction from the inventory will take place on June 8, 2021. Candidates who wish to be considered immediately should submit by that date. Future extractions may be conducted according to operational needs however the dates are not known at this time.

***No acknowledgement related to inquiries on the status of your application will be sent. If you are selected for further consideration, we will communicate directly with you.

Work environment

Global Affairs Canada is looking for self-motivated and passionate individuals to join its team of dedicated communications professionals. You will work mainly for corporate and internal strategic communications aimed at the department’s employees working in Canada and in our many missions abroad. The team is currently in a state of growth.

A career at Global Affairs Canada means contributing to Canada’s place in the world. It offers opportunities to work on fascinating issues with a network of dedicated and high-performing professionals.

Diversity and Inclusion:
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 advertisement is to create an inventory of professionals. We want to attract top talent to fill current and future vacancies. The inventory may be used to fill a wide range of positions with various tenures and/or linguistic requirements within Global Affairs Canada.

IMPORTANT: Full-time teleworking from a home located in a city other than Gatineau or Ottawa may be considered as an option.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

ED1 - A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Significant** experience in writing various communications products targeted to a wide audience (news releases, media lines/responses, articles for a corporate newsletter, web content, social media products, promotional material, speeches or speaking notes, etc.);
EX2: Significant** experience in developing and implementing communications strategies or activities in support of major initiatives;
EX3: Significant** experience in providing communications advice to senior management*** and various stakeholders.

**Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with performance of duties for approximately five (5) years or more.

***Senior management is defined as director and above.

COMPETENCIES :

COM1 - Conflict Management;
COM2 - Impact and Influence;
COM3 - Results Orientation;
COM4 - Effective Interactive Communication (writing and oral);
COM5 - Judgement / Analytical thinking;
COM6 – Interpersonal Understanding;
COM7 – Adaptability and Flexibility;
COM8 – Focus on Quality and Details.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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

You may be asked later in the process to provide additional information for the asset qualifications that are applicable to your experience but for now, only a ‘’yes’’ or ‘’no’’ reply is required.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - Experience in anticipating sensitive issues related to communications and interpreting their impact on an organization.
AEX2 - Experience in managing staff.
AEX3 - Experience in internal communications.
AEX4 - Experience in media relations.
AEX5 – Experience working in or providing services to a Minister, Deputy Minister or Assistant Deputy Minister’s office.
AEX6 - Experience in managing events.
AEX7 - Experience in coordinating communications and engagement activities.
AEX8 - Experience in the development of communications plans or strategies on corporate files or major corporate issues.
AEX9 - Experience in the application of the various policies and norms related to Government of Canada communications and federal identity.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice;
- Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Reliability clearance may be accepted for a fixed duration while a secret clearance is being processed.

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

- Various assessment tools may be used within this process.

- You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/.

- All communications related to this process, including email, may be used to assess your qualifications.

- 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 are responsible for providing a valid and reliable email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails). It is the candidates responsibility to monitor their email Inbox and Junk Mail folders. Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and/or that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address and/or should you not have responded to an email sent to your attention for action by a specified date and time.

- Depending on the position to be filled, one or more qualifications (eg. asset qualifications) could be deemed as an essential, a "must have" in order to perform the main duties of the position or remain as an asset that would be "nice to have" to complement the duties of the position. This does not mean that you must possess all the assets; however, they may be a deciding factor when selecting candidates for further assessment. Only answer Yes or No. If you are considered for a position, you will be asked to provide further detailed information.

- 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.

TRAVEL RELATED TO THE SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

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.