Communications officer (IS-03) / Communications advisor (IS-04)

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THIS PROCESS

STAGE 1 – You tell us about your background
Simply submit your résumé and answer the questions in the application process (hyperlink at the bottom of this poster). The questions pertain to your experiences, and it’s important to give us concrete examples to illustrate them well. It isn’t enough to tell us that your writing skills are valued; tell us what you’ve written (articles, news releases, etc.) and specify the relevant aspects of the context, for example the target clients, the nature of the project, the results achieved, etc. That will help us determine whether you will be evaluated in greater depth. If you are asked to specify dates or time periods, remember to mention them.

STAGE 2 – You show us what you can do!
If you reach this stage, you will be asked to demonstrate your skills. For doing this, we will be able to use a variety of tools, including written tests or online evaluations. Don’t worry, though -- we’ll give you time to prepare. This is a very important stage for us and for you, too, because it enables you to demonstrate your abilities and talent. It will take more time than the other stages, but the end result will be worth the effort.

STAGE 3 – We get acquainted
If you have what it takes and you successfully demonstrated your skills, our selection committee will be pleased to meet with you for an in-person or virtual interview to get to know you better. That will also enable us to determine what other assets you can bring to our team and the type of position that would best suit you.

STAGE 4 – We validate
This is for us to validate what we have learned about you during the process by contacting the references you provide.

STAGE 5 – If you pre-qualify
You will be placed in a pool of candidates that all Government of Canada departments and agencies with a presence in Quebec can draw from. If your profile matches what is being sought, you will be called upon to take tests for measuring your proficiency in the other official language and to fill out a form for having the security screening done.

Duties

Our IS-04 colleagues (communications advisors) usually have a portfolio of clients they provide advice and strategic recommendations to on communications approaches, activities, and tools. This includes developing and implementing communications plans, often with the aim of promoting departmental services and activities, and sometimes to help manage issues that could affect the organization.

The work may also involve developing communications products (news releases, key messages, speaking notes for elected officials, etc.) and coordinating and organizing special or media activities. In some cases, tasks may be a bit more specialized, focusing on areas such as the Web, the production of multimedia products or media relations.

Our IS-03 colleagues (communications officers) support the implementation of communications plans and strategies by writing various products such as articles or messages for employees, tweets, Web content, etc., or the organization of special or media activities. In some cases, they may be called on to focus on more specialized functions such as media or social media monitoring.

One thing is certain: as government communication professionals, we are all driven by the passion of our work and fuelled by the idea of making a difference in the lives of Canadians!

Work environment

Why work at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)?

Working at CED means contributing to Quebec's economic vitality in the fields of digital technology, clean energy, tourism, aerospace, leading-edge technologies and more; it means helping to support communities through innovation and the enhancement of traditions.

CED offers financing and support to Quebec businesses and regions. We focus our interventions on SMEs and non-profit organizations with an economic vocation.

Are you an innovative, expert, creative and passionate person? Join us to take on challenges that match your skills.

Intent of the process

Our immediate needs is to fill one (1) term positions.

A pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles within DEC or in other Government of Canada departments and agencies.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
IS-03 COMPONENT: Communications Officer
- Recent* experience in developing a variety of communications products such as social media and Web content, advertising or promotional material, news releases, articles, etc.
- Experience providing advice to clients (internal or external) on communications products or activities.
- Experience in helping to develop or implement communications plans or projects.

*Recent experience acquired within the last two years.


IS-04 COMPONENT: Communications Advisor
- Considerable experience** in developing a wide range of communications products to support programs, initiatives, or complex projects.
- Considerable experience** in delivering communications advice and services to a sector or to the leaders of an organization.
- Considerable experience** in managing communications projects in collaboration with internal or external partners.

**Considerable experience: At least three years over the last five years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current practices in communications.

COMPETENCIES (BOTH COMPONENTS)
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Interpersonal relationships
• Client-centric

ABILITIES (BOTH COMPENENT)
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to work under pressure.

IS-03 component only:
Ability to analyze and summarize information.

IS-04 component only:
• Ability to analyse information in order to provide good strategic communications advice .
• Ability to develop communications plans.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCES
• Experience in organizing and coordinating media events.
• Experience in internal communications.
• Experience in video production.
• Experience in graphic design.
• Experience in applying plain language standards.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing and able to work overtime as needed and on short notice.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In order to build a diversified workforce, CED may limit their selection to candidates who have self-identified as belonging to one of the following equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

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.