Communications Advisor

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

***Please note that this is a re-post of appointment process 2021-SVC-ONT-IA-397149. If you applied to 2021-SVC-ONT-IA-397149, your application will be transferred to this process. You are not required to apply again unless you have new information to include in your application.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

***Please note: as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are primarily working remotely for the time being. Interviews and related assessments will be done virtually. Applicants are responsible to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and access. As public health restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be expected to report to the Toronto office.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.

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)

Education:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience in providing communications advice to clients.

2. Experience with both internal and external communications, such as events, news conferences, roundtables, town halls, informal sessions, etc.

3. Experience in researching, writing and editing communications products (including but not limited to the following; communications plans and strategies, news releases, media lines, information sheets, feature articles, brochures and reports, material for the Web) in a deadline driven environment.

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

Experience:
1. Experience organizing events with internal or external partners.

2. Experience planning and developing videos using iMovie, Camtasia, VideoScribe, or other comparable programs.

Operational Requirements:
1. Be willing and able to travel occasionally or when required.

2. Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
1. Judgement
2. Thinking Things Through
3. Working Effectively with Others
4. Client Service – Level 1
5. Focus on Quality and Details
6. Oral Communication
7. Written Communication

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:

Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening questions. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL AND ASSET SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Reference checks may be sought. Please ensure that you provide the names and contact information for your current supervisor, previous supervisor, and a colleague.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.