Regional Communications Officer

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

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to contribute in creating tangible results?

Does the following sound like you?

→ I thrive in a dynamic environment
→ I have strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities
→ I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me
→ I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others

If this is you, we strongly encourage you consider a career at the PBC!

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both essential and assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples which illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

In addition, please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be ASSESSED THROUGHOUT your application.

Duties

The Regional Communication Officer provides services to victims, their representatives, advocacy groups, media, criminal justice partners and the public. They accompany observers including registered victims to federal institutions, respond to media and public enquiries, and manage a program of public education by delivering information sessions to criminal justice partners, stakeholders, and the general public.

Work environment

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) contributes to public safety with its core responsibility for the controlled, timed and gradual release of offenders back into society. The skills and talents of our staff are central to this work.

Our staff prides themselves in their work and accomplishments making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada's goal of a safe and secure Canada.

The work will be a hybrid format, i.e. part teleworking and part in person in our offices in downtown Montreal.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position. We may establish a pool of candidates to staff other positions of various tenures such as indeterminate, deployment, specified period appointment, acting, assignment or secondment, within the Parole Board of Canada.

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)

Education

ED1 A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes 1:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1 Significant* experience in analyzing information to explain procedures, policies or law.

EX2 Significant* experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies or procedures.

*Significant is defined as the depth, breadth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of activities over a period of approximately 2 years or more.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 Judgement
PS2 Reliability
PS3 Integrity and respect
PS4 Effective Interpersonal Relationships

ABILITIES

A1 Ability to work under pressure
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3 Ability to communicate effectively orally
A4 Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations to groups
A5 Ability to analyze and synthesize

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

AED1 A post-secondary diploma (professional or college) in a field related to the duties of the position (such as; social sciences, legal sciences, law, politics, public administration, criminology, sociology, social work, psychology, or communication, etc.).

Degree equivalency

AEX1 Experience in providing services to victims of crime or anyone who requires assistance or support due to age, disability, or any special situation.

AEX2 Experience working within the criminal justice system.

AEX3 Experience working in communications and information services.

AEX4 Experience working with the public.

AEX5 Experience working with external stakeholders or partners.

AEX6 Experience in writing and editing communication products such as, but not limited to, briefing notes, fact sheets, Powerpoint presentations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1 Be willing and able to travel (this may include being away overnight).
OR2 Be willing and able to work irregular hours when traveling.
OR3 Be willing and able to work long hours on occasion.
OR4 Be willing and able to travel on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability clearance.

Must have a valid driver’s licence and be able to drive.

Be willing and able to travel to various locations, various federal institutions, community correctional centres and parole offices.

Vaccination: 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

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.

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.