Senior Director, Public Affairs

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Assessment accommodation

► Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. In support of this objective, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

►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.

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►Candidates must answer screening questions for each essential and asset qualifications (education and experience). Candidates must provide concrete examples, for each question demonstrating how they meet this qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the qualification may result in the rejection of your application. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application.

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►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.

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A deployment is the transfer of a person from one position to another that does not constitute a promotion.

Work environment

Do you want to work in a dynamic and creative team? Do you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment and play a leadership role in communicating about the work of Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada?

We are looking for a passionate and experienced public affairs leader who values teamwork, respect, fun, and problem-solving.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services and distinctions-based (First Nations, Inuit and Métis ) approaches to address the socio-economic conditions in their communities. In parallel, the department works with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and other departments on capacity building to bring control of and jurisdiction for service delivery back to Indigenous communities.

As a senior member of the Communications and Public Affairs team, you will lead the provision of a full range of public affairs activities (i.e., media relations, speech writing, issues and crisis management, ministerial announcements and public environment monitoring) to support both ISC and CIRNAC and their Ministers. You will work with a team of communications professionals to develop  integrated media strategies, plans, and messages  and to plan, coordinate, prepare communication materials and logistics related to Ministerial announcements and events.

Intent of the process

The process may be used to staff similar positions with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada with various language requirements and profiles, and in various locations in Canada.

All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff similar positions in their organization.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the process.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

For more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#toc6

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent* and significant** experience in developing and implementing strategic communications advice and strategies for high priority organizational initiatives.

Recent* and significant** experience providing communications advice to senior executives*** and/or ministerial staff on complex and/or horizontal departmental files and issues.

Recent* and significant** experience in managing a communications team related to at least two of the following critical communications functions:

1) Writing and editing services, translation
2) Public environment analysis and data analytics
3) Issues management/Crisis communications
4) Media relations
5) Ministerial services/event planning

Experience in managing human**** and financial***** resources.

NOTES:

*Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to the work, which is normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years.

***Senior executives generally refer to someone at the DG, ADM, or DM level in the public sector or at the V- or C-levels in the private sector.

****Some examples of managing human resources may include: supervising staff, establishing a vision, priorities, work plans or establishing work objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, approving training, demonstration of experience in managing various service delivery and resources allocation frameworks. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.

*****Some examples of managing financial resources may include: full delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Significant* and recent** experience in managing a communications team related to at some of the following critical communications functions:

1) Strategic communications
2) Web services
3) National advertising/marketing campaigns
4) Creative services
5) Social media
6) Consultation, stakeholder relations and outreach
7) Digital communications

Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relations with a variety of internal and external partners such as federal departments/agencies, central agencies, other levels of government, Indigenous organizations and media.

Experience leading a transformation/change initiative.

NOTES:

*Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to the work, which is normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Government of Canada communications policies and practices.

Knowledge of strategies and approaches for the conceptualization and delivery of the full range of communications services.

Knowledge of the current public environment, and innovative approaches to effectively reach and influence target audiences.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create vision and strategy

Mobilize people

Uphold integrity and respect

Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

Promote innovation and guide change

Achieve results

For more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

At ISC diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. First consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous person and to members of other EE groups to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the population we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to be on call, work overtime and work on weekends as required.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

►Secret security clearance

►The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation

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.

►The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

►For information on preparing for the selection process, internal candidates can visit www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/assessment-counselling-services/executive-counselling-services.html.

►If you are an employee of the federal public service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level as well as your employment status on your resume and/or application form. In addition, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your resume.

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.