Communications Officer

Important messages

📢 Are you ready to join one of the most engaged and committed workforces in the federal public service?

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is the new regional development agency focused on British Columbia’s evolving economy. PacifiCan is taking the lead in building a strong, competitive economy by supporting business, innovation and community economic development in British Columbia.

We are looking for communications experts to join our team in a variety of roles. As we grow, we’ll need people who can write engaging communications materials for internal and external audiences, provide communications advice to senior officials, organize announcements and stakeholder engagement, and support our new service locations.

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 process, please contact Lisa De Santis by email at .

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

Flexibility, adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude are key attributes of this team! Of course, the ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure are also part of the job – but you will never be alone.

You’ll be joining a dynamic team of dedicated, hard-working communicators who love their work and who are committed to working as a team. You’ll work with PacifiCan staff, industry leaders, community groups and passionate entrepreneurs in a variety of areas.

You will have opportunities to use your expertise at a communicator to work with our partners and clients to help them tell their stories and to describe the role that PacifiCan has had in supporting their success.

PacifiCan is small, nimble and unlike any public sector organization.

Are you ready to make a difference for businesses, innovators and communities in British Columbia?

Work environment

Why should you consider a career with PacifiCan? If you come to work here, you will:
✔️ Work with engaged people who support each other and love the work they do;
✔️ Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients;
✔️ Enjoy flexible work arrangements;
✔️ Work with modern work tools and technology; and,
✔️ Work with an innovative leadership team who are passionate about hiring and developing talent

Please note: as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely. If you are appointed to a position, PacifiCan will provide tools and/or equipment to support remote work. As public health restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be expected to report to a PacifiCan office location in British Columbia.

PacifiCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit/stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one position on a temporary or permanent basis.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, work locations, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may be shared with other federal government departments.

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)

When you apply you will be asked a series of screening questions based on the education and experience criteria below. When answering the screening questions, please provide:
► Concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications;
► Where, when and how the experience was acquired.

Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
✔️ Experience in writing traditional communications products such as news releases, information backgrounders, speeches for senior or public officials, news articles and/or promotional materials.
✔️ Experience in writing a variety of digital communications materials, such as but not limited to social media posts and articles, web content, video scripts and infographics.
✔️ Experience in planning and staging external media events, conferences and/or trade shows.
✔️ Experience in providing advice and support to management (manager or above).

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

English essential
Language requirements: English Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
✔️ Knowledge of the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada.

Competencies:
✔️ Ability to develop and produce communications products such as news releases, speaking notes, media advisories, digital communications materials and logistical materials under tight deadlines.
✔️ Ability to organize media events and/or external public announcements.
✔️ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
✔️ Demonstrate integrity and respect.
✔️ Think things through.
✔️ Work effectively with others.

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

The following criteria are assets, so you do not need to meet them to be selected, but preference could be given to those who have them. You will be asked to provide information illustrating how you meet one or more of the criteria at a later date should management require the information.

Here are the assets we are looking for:
✔️ Experience using graphic design programs such as Canva and Adobe.
✔️ Experience in social media analysis and reporting.
✔️ Experience in desktop publishing.
✔️ Experience in providing videography services and using video editing software.
✔️ Experience using social media scheduling software such as Hootsuite.
✔️ Experience in building and maintaining relationships with external partners/stakeholders.

Organizational Needs:
✔️ In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples; persons with a disability; visible minorities; and women.

Operational Requirements:
✔️ Willing and able to travel.
✔️ Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, including occasional weekends.

Conditions of employment

► Reliability or secret security clearance.
► Fully vaccinated for COVID 19 unless being accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication or a prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

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.