Join a dynamic team! - Communications Web Developer

Update: Extension of the closing date to 27 June 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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

At the time of your application, you will be required to complete screening questions. When answering the screening questions you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. The breadth and depth of experience may be considered during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

► Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

► Communications for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure to communicate any changes related to your coordinates.

► We encourage you to watch this video for tips when applying: https://youtu.be/0GW7P3g9hhI

► Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

► All correspondence or interactions throughout the process may be subject to evaluation.

Work environment

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

Join the communications team at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and enjoy a rewarding experience in the public service!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates.

It may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (acting, assignment, secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, as well as various locations within Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

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.

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:

► Experience in creating, editing and maintaining HTML5 web pages.
► Experience performing quality control procedures that relate to a web publishing environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
English Essential
French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

► Knowledge of HTML5 coding standards.
► Knowledge of Web Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.0/2.1.

ABILITIES:

► Ability to establish priorities in order to meet deadlines.
► Ability to identify, diagnose and resolve Web coding problems.
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

► Initiative
► Attention to detail
► Effective interpersonal relationships
► Reliability
► Judgment

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EXPERIENCE:

► Experience publishing using a web content management system.
► Experience providing web related advice and recommendations to clients.

KNOWLEDGE:

► Knowledge of the federal government’s Web Standards.
► Knowledge of the federal government Web Experience Toolkit.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

► Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. 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 are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples*, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

*referred as Aboriginal peoples in Employment Equity Act
Link: https://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.401/page-1.html

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

► Be willing and able to work overtime often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or 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

► Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

► We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster.

► One (1) or several asset qualification(s) may be used at any stage during the selection process

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Is teleworking possible at ISC?
► Managers at ISC are encouraged to authorize telework arrangements where it is economically and operationally feasible, and to do so in a fair, equitable and transparent manner.

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.