Communications Advisor

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► INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

A complete application must be submitted, consisting of a résumé and responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

The following information is required for each experience criterion:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met WILL be eliminated from consideration.

Work environment

The Department of Justice makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. We have a diverse and dedicated workforce of employees from coast to coast to coast. While our legal professionals form a large part of the Department, we have many employees working in various fields.

The Communications Branch is comprised of employees who deliver a wide range of communications services in support of departmental objectives. As a result, the Communications Branch offers a unique environment in which employees at every level are directly involved and are contributing to the fulfillment of Justice Canada’s mandate.

We are looking to add to our team of communications advisors. Would you describe yourself as a:
• creative person with a passion for words?
• collaborator?
• enthusiastic and motivated individual?
• multi-tasker extraordinaire?

Have we got opportunities for you!

What can you expect from us?
• An opportunity to bring your best ideas forward and develop compelling, cutting-edge
communications strategies;
• Access to deeply important files on issues that affect the lives of Canadians from all walks of life;
• Daily learning, feedback and hoorays;
• Lots of opportunities to express your ideas and make a difference;
• A diverse, receptive and healthy workplace;
• Be a part of the Justice League!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff four (4) positions with various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential) that are required to fill positions on an indeterminate (permanent), term (determinate), acting and/or deployment basis.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice in various work locations, with various tenures (indeterminate (permanent), term (determinate), acting and/or deployment), and/or various language requirements (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential).

Positions to be filled: 4

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

NOTE: 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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - Significant* experience in providing communication recommendations to supervisors and clients or partners
EX2 - Significant* experience drafting and editing at least two (2) types of communications products for various audiences, such as, but not limited to: communications plans or strategies; responses to media; news releases; social media content; web content; publications; newsletters; employee or corporate messages; speeches or talking points
EX3 - Experience in collaborating on communications projects or initiatives, in the public or private sector, involving at least two (2) partners or stakeholders

Definition:
* Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of work experience that would normally be acquired by performing these duties over a period of at least two (2) years.

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

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of tactics and tools (new media and traditional) related to the development of communications plans, products and activities

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3 - Ability to provide sound communication advice and recommendations
A4 - Ability to develop communication products for a variety of audiences
A5 - Ability to analyze and interpret information and write concise summaries or reports

CORE COMPETENCIES
COMP1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
COMP2 - Thinking things through
COMP3 - Working effectively with others
COMP4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 - Attention to detail

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Please note that Asset Qualifications are not essential for you to be included in the pool of qualified candidates. Therefore, you are not expected to respond to each question under Asset Qualifications. However, we encourage you to respond to any Asset Question that corresponds to your experience.

AEX1 - Experience in applying communications policies or directives (ex: Government of Canada Policy on Communications and Federal Identity (Directive on the Management of Communications); communications policies or directives in other levels of government or in the private sector)
AEX2 - Experience in strategic communications
AEX3 - Experience in public environment monitoring and analysis (including media, social media and stakeholders)
AEX4 - Experience in internal or corporate communications
AEX5 - Experience in media relations or public relations
AEX6 - Experience in marketing or advertising
AEX7 - Experience in organizing and coordinating events in a professional setting
AEX8 - Experience in consultation or public opinion research
AEX9 - Experience in crisis and issues management
AEX10 - Experience in speechwriting
AEX11 - Experience in developing content for the web or social media
AEX12 - Experience coordinating digital campaigns, including their development and implementation
AEX13 - Experience working in a regional or satellite office

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1 - Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice
OR2 - Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, as needed

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
- Reliability Status
- Secret Security Clearance

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of Justice believes that, to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the LGBTQ2+/Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a racialized group:
• When you apply for a job through GC Jobs, complete the Employment Equity section under Requirements.

If you are a member of the LGBTQ2+/Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community:
• Please indicate which equity seeking group you belong to in your résumé.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate you preferred official language in your application.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Other qualifications may be taken into consideration in the selection decision.

You may be required to meet the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that a current and valid e-mail address is provided and updated accordingly and that it accepts messages from unknown senders.

We encourage you to provide a second e-mail address in your application.

You will be required to submit your proof of education documents at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service.

Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment, 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.