Join a dynamic team - Various Communications Positions at the IS-04 and IS-05 levels

Update: Extension to closing date.

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

First consideration for the nomination of this process may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous person. If you have an interest in this process, you may voluntarily self-declare on your application so that you can benefit from employment opportunities intended for Indigenous* candidates.

*An Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians.

Work environment

Are you a keen communicator looking to join a dynamic team? Are you ready to thrive in a energetic environment where every day is different? Can you handle files that change quickly? Can you adjust easily to manage different priorities? Would you like to lead and be part of a team of dedicated and innovative communicators who will become your co-workers?

Join the communications team at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and enjoy a rewarding experience in the public service! You will have the opportunity to work in a continually evolving environment and on very important files affecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Intent of the process

►STREAM 1: IS-04: Communications Advisor
►STREAM 2: IS-05 : Senior Communications Advisor

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to fill similar or identical positions whose profile and/or language requirements (French essential, English essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC), duration (term or indeterminate) and/or security rating (reliability or secret) may vary. The pool will be used to staff positions within Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

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 - STREAMS 1 & 2

ED1.Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Notes:

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:

STREAMS 1 & 2 (IS-04 and IS-05)

EX1. Recent experience* in researching, writing and editing a range of communications materials targeted at a various audience (e.g. new releases, fact sheets, reports, strategies, briefing documents, feature articles, promotional material, web and/or social media, speeches).

EX2. Recent experience* in providing strategic advice to colleagues, clients and senior management** in the field of communications.

EX3. Recent experience* in leading or coordinating communications plans or initiatives that include multiple tactics.

STREAM 2 (IS-05)

EX4.Significant experience*** in developing and implementing communications strategies or activities, with internal and external partners****, in support of major initiatives;

EX5.Significant experience*** in providing communications advice to senior management** and various external partners**** in one of the following areas: strategic communications, issues management, ministerial liaison, social media, media relations, web and social media, corporate communications, marketing and advertising and public opinion research or consultations.

Definitions:

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the past three (3) years.

**Senior management: Director and levels above (or equivalent).

***Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of at least five (5) years.

****External partners may include other federal departments, provincial, territorial or Indigenous governments, stakeholders or other external organizations or institutions.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE - STREAMS 1 & 2

K1.Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous and northern communities in Canada.

ABILITY - STREAMS 1 & 2

A1.Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3.Ability to develop and implement communication plans and/or strategies.
A4.Ability to set priorities and deliver within tight deadlines.
A5.Ability to provide advice and guidance for clients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES - STREAMS 1 & 2

PS1.Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS2.Thinking things through.
PS3.Working effectively with others.
PS4.Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
PS5.Judgement.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - STREAMS 1 & 2

STRATEGIC AND REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

AEX1.Experience in providing strategic communications advice.
AEX2.Experience in crisis or issues management .
AEX3.Experience in project management.
AEX4.Experience in media relations.
AEX5.Experience in event organization and coordination.
AEX6.Experience in stakeholder relations.
AEX7.Experience in media monitoring and analysis.
AEX8.Experience in developing social media content.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

AEX9.Experience in internal communications.
AEX10.Experience in marketing or advertising.
AEX11.Experience in consulting or public opinion research.
AEX12.Experience in public environment analysis.
AEX13.Experience in speech writing.
AEX14.Experience in editing.

OTHER

AEX15.Experience in supervision.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they belong to one of the following employment equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous people, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent may occasionally be required to work overtime on short notice or on a different schedule.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Secret

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

INFORMATION ON THE EVALUATION

You must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as standardized tests, interviews, reference checks, knowledge of the selection board, etc.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies may be used, such as random selection, application of asset qualifications, top-down approach and/or scoring, to determine who will continue in the process in order to manage applications. Please note that even if you attain the established pass mark on any of the evaluations used in this process, management may decide to use a higher score.

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.