Officer, Media and Outreach

Update: Please note the change made to the closing date of this poster.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Duties

-Develops and implements a social media and outreach strategy promoting the CCGC and its programs, activities and events to the public and potential candidates.
-Manages CCGC social media posts, responses and other shared content on diverse channels including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
-Manages and develops internal communication plans, including providing oversight for the CCGC Internet and Intranet material.
-Creates engaging content and social media campaigns that positively promote the CCGC in collaboration with social media advisors of DFO Communications, and maintains liaisons with subject-matter experts such as videographers and graphic designers.
-Produces analysis reports and recommendations on social media and outreach activities to improve services.
-Plans and delivers outreach program and activities that foster awareness of the CCGC, including the creation and editing of communications products for outreach events.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard College is a national maritime training facility located on scenic Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. It’s a national college that provides training and services in French and English. It delivers programs to support the College’s mission and mandate in marine safety, security and environmental protection.

The college’s unique and specialized training is sought after by organizations around the world. Each year, highly trained graduates join their colleagues as Coast Guard officers to provide services that are critical to Canadians.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory - A list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, within the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS.

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:
Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in writing or editing a variety of communications products, including at least three of the following: communications plans , frequently asked questions, talking points, messages for internal or external audiences, articles for print or Web publication, social media content, event scenarios or other acceptable products.
Experience contributing to the development and implementation of communications plans or media strategies.
Experience in providing communications advice and support to supervisors and colleagues.
Experience in analyzing information and data from various sources to prepare written communications documents.

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

Asset Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
Experience in writing social media communications.
Experience organizing events, activities or programs.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard College and its program and activity.
Knowledge of communication methods and techniques, including new and innovative approaches.
Knowledge of the trends, developments and best practices related to social media technologies, as well as marketing and sales techniques and practices.

Abilities/Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to research and analyze issues to draft relevant communication products.

Personal Suitability:
Creativity.
Team work.
Judgment.
Initiative.
Adaptability.
Effective Interpersonal Relations.

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

Operational Requirements:
Work overtime on occasion.
Occasional travel requirements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another 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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We will not consider applications received by email, fax or mail in hard copy documents.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.