AS-02 Graphic designer/coordinator; AS-03 Instructional 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

AMEND: CLOSING DATE

1) You are required to complete the screening questions by clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of education, experience and personal suitability, as well as any asset qualifications listed. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required. The resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Please ensure to answer the first screening question: Are you applying for AS-02 position, AS-03 position or both AS-02 and AS-03 positions? We will screen candidates based on your response.


2) Virtual hybrid work arrangements may be available and will be determined on a case by case basis dependent on operational feasibility at the time of hiring and the position to be staffed. Currently all positions require the selected candidate to work in the office a minimum of one day per week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change. This will be determined by the hiring manager based on the duties of the position to be staffed.

The assessment and selection of successful candidates will be conducted in the following manner:

1. Review of the screening questions and the resume to determine if the candidates meet the essential qualifications.
2. Candidates who are successful in step 1, will be asked to explain through a Candidate Achievement Record (CAR), how they meet the knowledge criteria related to the group and level chosen. In addition, some specific abilities, such as, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Cloud software - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Audition and Premiere to produce learning or communication products such as graphics and multimedia presentations will be assessed as well. Candidates will have 5 business days to complete this part of the process.
3. Candidates who are successful in step 2, will be invited to an interview to assess the Personal Suitability criteria listed in this process.
4. Candidates who are further successful in step 3, will be asked to confirm their references.

Work environment

Chief Finances Results Delivery Office (CFRDO) is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring effective management of departmental financial resources within the legislative mandate. It provides strategic advice, oversight, and support to the DM and Senior Executive Team to ensure integrity in the planning and operations of the Department. It provides advice in developing Cabinet proposals, with a focus on ensuring accurate costing. It supports services in the areas of financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, assets and materiel management.

The Sector is also accountable for providing grants and contributions advisory and support services, including the development of national funding agreements models and guidelines; the establishment of funding agreement service standards; and the national monitoring, compliance and reporting.

More specifically, the Corporate Accounting, Systems & Operations (CASO) Branch is the functional authority for financial policies and directives, internal control systems and is responsible for corporate reporting, accounting operations, travel management and financial systems. The branch provides a shared service to Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

Ensuring compliance with key legislation including the Financial Administration Act, and to the attestation on the financial accuracy, integrity and proper representation of funds in departmental documents is one of the key stewardship roles of CASO.

CASO plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of integrated financial management systems such as SAP, Trust & Lands Information Management System, Grants and Contributions Information Management System and the AmexGBT travel system.

Additionally, the branch is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive framework of financial procedures and processes in support of the accounting operations. Further the branch provides guidance on the travel, hospitality, conference and event expenditures as well as support in the areas of proactive disclosure of travel and hospitality expenditures, as well as interdepartmental settlements.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to fill 2 indeterminate positions with linguistic requirement of bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions at the group and level with various language requirements, security requirements, various conditions of employment, various locations and durations (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Crown Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.

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)

EDUCATION: (AS-02 and AS-03)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see notes).

Notes:

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are: A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE: (AS-02)

Recent (*1) and significant (*2) experience in working with rapid learning tools such as: Adobe Captivate, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Articulate or Storyline, etc.

Experience in providing advice and creative guidance on visual communications products to subject matter experts (SME).

Recent (*1) 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.

*1 Recent: within the last two (2) years.
*2 Significant: the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least one (1) year.

EXPERIENCE : (AS-03)

Recent(*1) and significant(*2) experience in applying a rigorous design and development process in the conception of interactive online courses using rapid learning tools such as: Adobe Captivate, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Articulate or Storyline, etc.

Experience in performing quality control of distance learning-related deliverables to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

Recent (*1) and significant (*2) experience in maintaining working relationships with subject matter experts in creating distance learning materials for internal/external participants.

*1 Recent: within the last two (2) years.

* 2 Significant: the candidate has been a primary developer/designer on at least three major projects.

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

ASSET EDUCATION: (AS-02)

A degree or certificate from a recognized post-secondary educational program in the field of information technology, multimedia, Web development, computer graphics, educational or instructional technology, or animation.

ASSET EDUCATION: (AS-03)

A university degree in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE: (AS-02 and AS-03)

Experience supporting financial systems, such as the Grants and Contributions Information Management System (GCIMS), Trust & Lands Information Management System (TLIMS), SAP system, Travel system (AmexGBT), the Guaranteed Loan Management System (GLMS).

ASSET EXPERIENCE: (AS-02)

Experience in manipulating audio and video files.

ASSET EXPERIENCE: (AS-03)

Recent(*1) and significant(*2) experience in using graphic editing tools such as: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, to create diagrams, concepts and layout templates for graphical elements consistent with the presentation design documents and storyboard.

Experience in using audio or video editing tools to create professional online training.

Experience in applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0).

Experience of work on the Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM).

Experience working with the Job Access With Speech (JAWS) software or other screen reader software.

*1 Recent: within the last two (2) years.

*2 Significant: the candidate has been a primary developer/designer on at least three major projects.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE: (AS-02 and AS-03)

Knowledge of the principles of accessibility compliant content development.

Knowledge and understanding of information architecture and development principles.

ABILITIES: (AS-02 and AS-03)

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

ABILITIES: (AS-02)

Ability to create designs that support specific communications objectives.

Ability to organize work and set priorities.

Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud software (such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Audition and Premiere) to produce learning or specific communication products such as graphics and multimedia presentations.

ABILITIES: (AS-03)

Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple digital projects simultaneously in order to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to create designs that support specific communications objectives.

Ability (*3) to develop eLearning products – Design and development of multimedia products using a variety of multimedia software or programming.

*3 At a later date, you may be asked to provide a presentation file demonstrating this competency. Please be prepared to submit the name of a supervisor or teacher who is able to validate this competency.

*3 Please note that your presentation may be validated either by a supervisor, a colleague or a client. Please be sure to provide this person’s contact information with your presentation.

PERSONNAL SUITABILITIES: (AS-02 and AS-03)

Be creative

Demonstrate initiative

Pay attention to detail

Be a team player

Be autonomous

Be reliable

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

ASSET KNOWELDGE: (AS-02)

Knowledge of established and emerging practices, principles and standards relating to graphic design and publishing for digital, print communication and marketing products.

CURRENT OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of their strategy to achieve their employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Our office is located in Hull, at 15 Eddy St. Please note that a part-time telework agreement will be implemented at the time of hiring, requiring employees to go to the office one day per week, subject to change.

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

1. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

2. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, the following may be applied during the assessment and/ or selection of candidates in the staffing process: top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, organizational needs and/or operational requirements.

3. You will be required to provide proof of education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

4. Several methods of assessment will be used to assess potential candidates (e.g. written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

5. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

6. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice with the exception of the assessment of their linguistic capacity.

7. All communications related to the process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used to assess candidates' qualifications.

8. Candidates must provide two (2) supervisory references, one of which must be your current supervisor.

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

10. Please note that your manager’s approval would be required for any assignment or secondment opportunity.

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.