IS-03 Communications Officer – FedNor

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2021, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2021, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2021. These awards recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one position, on a temporary basis for 1 year with the possibility of extension. Should the position become available on a permanent basis, it would be located in Thunder Bay.

An anticipatory pool of candidates will be created should similar positions within FedNor across Northern Ontario with various language requirements and various tenures be needed.

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:
- Degree from a recognized university in communications, public relations or a specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

NOTE:
1. 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.

2. At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in planning and implementing events for elected officials and/or senior management.
- Experience in coordinating communications projects.
- Experience in providing strategic communications advice to client groups and senior management.
- Experience in writing and revising a range of communications products such as media advisories, news releases, backgrounders, speeches, articles, event scenario notes, and/or social media.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in communication methods and practices
- Knowledge of social media tools, web communications trends and best practices, and/or emerging technologies and their potential uses in internal and external communications.

COMPETENCIES:
- Planning and implementing: The ability to define work goals and priorities, formulate specific tasks, identify resources required, set milestones and implement a specific course of action to achieve results.
- Judgement: The ability to make appropriate decisions and choosing the best course of action by recognizing and identifying relevant information and evaluating available options.
- Flexibility: The ability to adapt behaviour and approach to changing circumstances, expectations and priorities.
- Work under pressure: The ability to maintain composure in tense situations or environments.
- Effective Written Communication.
- Effective Interactive Communication.

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

At ISED, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Some travel is required along with overnight stay.

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 CLEARLY demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how you meet ALL the education and experience criteria listed in the essential requirements by answering YES to the essential criteria you meet and explaining how you meet them. As well, you must explain how you meet the asset qualifications by answering the questions related to the ones you meet. Please note that stating that the requirements have been met, or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirements. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as ''refer to my attached resume'' will not be accepted and will result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected. PLEASE NOTE that the information provided may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

An interview will be administered.

a written exam will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

If you are not able to apply online, please contact the person below for assistance.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

An assignment/secondment appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

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.