Communication Advisor in Social Media Analytics - Anticipatory

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Are you looking for an opportunity to collaborate on analytics with other teams in communications and across all sectors, and contribute to a science-based department with files ranging from forestry, to mining, to electric vehicles (the list goes on!)? We’re looking for talented social media advisors to join our social media team at NRCan. In particular, we’re searching for data-driven individuals who love social media analytics and thrive in a fast-paced, digital-first environment. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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

IS-03/IS-04 EXPERIENCE:
Experience writing and editing social media content.
Experience collecting social media metrics using a social media tool (e.g., Hootsuite).
Experience collecting social media metrics on various social media platforms (e.g., through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
Experience analyzing social media metrics.

IS-04 ONLY EXPERIENCE:
Experience providing social media advice to colleagues or managers.
Experience developing social media analytics reports to justify changes to social media content strategy.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

IS-03/IS-04 KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of social media best practices or emerging trends.
Knowledge of social media tools.

IS-03/IS-04 ABILITIES:
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to evaluate information using social media analytics.
Ability to develop social media plans.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Strong interpersonal skills
Client service oriented
Judgment
Flexibility
Initiative
Creativity

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

IS-03/IS-04 ASSETS:
Experience in using Boolean logic to build and/or update social listening queries.
Experience in using Adobe Analytics.
Knowledge of the Government of Canada Web/social media standards and practices.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to building and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need can be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified applicants who identify themselves as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) may be given priority consideration.

Operational Requirements
Willingness to work overtime as needed and on short notice.
Willingness to be on call during weekends and evenings.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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 advertised appointment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.

Note: 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 recognize credential assessment service. For more information please click on Degree Equivalency.

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.