Communications Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

As a Communication Specialist with the RCMP you will be responsible for developing, writing and editing a wide range of communications products for units within the RCMP and for external partners and clients. These products can include: speaking notes, news releases, communications plans, web content, articles, social media content, etc. You will also be required to provide strategic advice, guidance and planning to clients for various meetings, events and projects.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one English Essential position in Grand Prairie, AB on an indeterminate basis and one bilingual position in Edmonton, AB on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various languages requirements and various tenures within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment). Therefore we encourage all those interested to apply.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised
process.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination.
Acceptable Combination:
3 years of experience combined with 5 courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing strategic communications advice to senior managers or clients within an organization.
*Recent and significant experience in researching, writing and editing a variety of communications products (such as: communications plans and strategies, news releases, media lines, information sheets, feature articles, brochures and reports, as well as material for the web).
Experience in managing communications, publishing or marketing programs/services within a social media platform.
Experience with mainstream media and social media monitoring.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired by a person in a position over a period of at least 2 years in the last 3 - 5 years.

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

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution specializing in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience in crisis communications.
Experience using advanced analytical tools for social media and web.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential (Grand Prairie, AB)
Bilingual Imperative – BBB/BBB (Edmonton, AB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of basic communications theory and principles.
Knowledge of current communications and marketing practices and techniques including web writing and social media.
Knowledge of media relations.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to research, analyze and summarize information.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.
Working effectively with others.
Thinking things through.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Willing and able to travel for work and/or training purposes, using various modes of transportation.
Willing and able to work overtime and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
Willing and able to occasionally be on standby and to be called back to work afterhours and weekends.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.
Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

Volume management strategies may be used.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. It is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.
Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements. Failure to provide sufficient and appropriate information may result in your elimination from the process.

A written exam will be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

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.