Enquiries Officer and Writer

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.

***FOR THIS PROCESS/INVENTORY***

You must submit a complete application, consisting of screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) and a résumé. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will only be used to substantiate the information provided.

In your response to the screening questions, you will be required to provide concrete examples such as details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, your application will not be further considered when doing extractions.

The first extraction is expected to occur two weeks after posting. In addition, extractions from this inventory is expected to occur throughout and after the advertisement period. If extracted, candidates will only be assessed once.

Any assessment method that is considered appropriate to determine whether a person meets the qualifications (other than education and experience) referred to in the statement of merit may be used, such as a review of past performance and accomplishments, examinations, interviews and reference checks.

Work environment

The Consultations and Communications Branch is seeking highly motivated and energetic writers to join their team. We support skill development, innovative thinking and positive leadership. We work in a team setting where creativity and collaboration is valued. If you are looking for an opportunity to build relationships and grow your skills, consider joining our team!

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to establish an inventory of candidates for extraction and further assessment to staff current and future IS-02 vacancies within the Departmental Correspondence Unit of the Consultations and Communications Branch of the Department of Finance Canada.

Selection decisions may be made on the basis of one or more of the following considerations:
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 work experience.

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
**A post-secondary institution is defined as: a public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

Experience writing and formatting communication products for an internal or external audience (such as, but not limited to, correspondence, strategic communication plans, press releases).

Experience editing, correcting and performing quality control of written documents

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

Asset Experience:
Experience drafting and editing correspondence products for ministerial signature.
Experience working with document management software (eg. WebCIMS).

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and CCC/CCC as well as, English essential, French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of grammar, syntax, punctuation and the principles of plain language, in English and/or French.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to write and edit communication material using appropriate writing techniques and styles.

Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal relations and team work
Judgment
Autonomy
Focus on results and responsibilities
Dependability

Operational Requirement:
Able to work overtime on short notice.

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a representative workforce, selection may be limited to members belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

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

For this selection process, email is the most effective way to communicate with you and for you to be invited for evaluations. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. The email address provided may also be used in the administration of online exams. Candidates who apply to selection processes should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Therefore, it is your responsibility to verify your email and/or PSRS account on a regular basis regarding this selection process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

You must provide proof of your education credentials, upon request.

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.

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.