Junior Graphic Designer

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

Please ensure that your work experience is clearly detailed in your résumé and that you provide the following information:

1) Name of the department or organization;
2) Title of the position, level and duration;

You must submit a completed application, consisting of screening questions and your résumé.

To be considered further, your résumé will have to demonstrate how education and experience factors of the screening questions are met.

Work environment

The Department of Finance (FIN) plays a vital role in helping the Government of Canada develop the social and economic policies that will further improve the standard of living and quality of life of Canadians, their families and their communities in the years to come.

FIN’s new flagship facility at 90 Elgin Street, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, is equipped with state-of-the art technologies to support collaboration and innovation. The area is served by all major bus routes and a light rail station, and employees have access in the building to amenities such as a library and showers, change rooms and secure bicycle storage, allowing them to commute using the National Capital Region’s bike path system.

FIN has also been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for three years in a row and is one of Canada’s 2021 Top Employers for Young People as well as being recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2021. The Department also consistently ranks among the best federal public organizations for results to the Public Service Employee Survey.

Our employees are our single biggest asset and our employees’ health and safety is of the upmost importance.

In keeping with current public health guidance, the Department of Finance Canada has established a remote work stance. While the department is working remotely, we are committed to supporting employees with the necessary tools to work effectively from home.

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this selection process is to fill indeterminate positions with various language requirements.

A partially assessed pool may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of Finance.

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)

*** INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ***

* NOTE: You must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how you meet the screening criteria (Education and Experience) listed in the Essential Qualifications and any of the Asset Qualifications, if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. You must clearly demonstrate through concrete examples how you meet each criterion. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" and a "copy and paste" from your resume will not be accepted and will result in your application being rejected.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION, CONSISTING OF RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE AND PROVIDING A RESUME, MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

EDUCATION:

A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution** or an acceptable combination of education, training, and work experience.

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

**A post-secondary institution is defined as: a public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

-Experience in all stages of graphic design from initiation and planning to conception and completion, to deliver communications products for both print and digital media. These products may include, but are not limited to, illustrations, publication layouts, graphics, motion pictures, animation, and infographics.
-Experience in providing advice and creative guidance on visual communications products to clients.
-Experience in operating Apple computers using graphic design and desktop publishing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat DC) and other multimedia software within the Government of Canada or in a sizeable business environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English or French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada and Federal Identity Program (FIP).
- Knowledge of established and emerging practices, principles and standards relating to graphic design and publishing for digital, print communication and marketing products.

COMPETENCIES:

- Judgement
- Being action-oriented
- Creativity
- Thoroughness
- Effective interpersonal skills

ABILITIES:

- Ability to create designs that support specific communications objectives.
- Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple digital projects simultaneously in order to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud software (such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe After Effects and Premiere) to produce precise communication products such as graphics and multimedia presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice - Willingness and ability to work early mornings and weekends

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

The application of the Asset Qualifications, random selection and/or top down selection may be used at any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.