Communications Coordinator

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

Come and join the TSB, the small but mighty agency that investigates accidents related to the marine, aviation, rail and pipeline industries.

The position will offer excellent experience in various aspects of communications, which may be difficult to get with larger departments.

The successful candidate will assist the Media Relations and Strategic Communications division with the following:

• Help organize media press conferences and stakeholder outreach events and activities
• Assist in developing monthly internal newsletters
• Assist in the development of web and social media content
• Develop reports and creative data visualizations to communicate insights and trends
• Respond to media and public enquiries
• Draft communications in support of deployments and investigations
• Conduct regular media monitoring and assessments
• Work closely with our investigative modes (Air, Rail & Pipeline, Marine) as well as the web, publications and media relations teams to drive audiences to announcements and safety reports

Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). This being said the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees across the country and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner in 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in our head office located in Gatineau, Québec.

A pool, for future vacancies, will be created in order to staff similar positions with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements and security requirements and work locations.

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)

Degree from a recognized university in communications, journalism or another field relevant to the position.

Experience
EX1 Experience monitoring and analyzing media and social media content in support of communications activities, using Newsdesk, Hootsuite, and/or Meltwater
EX2 Experience processing or coordinating media enquiries
EX3 Experience developing communications products for external audiences, such as news releases, backgrounders, social media posts, etc.
EX4 Experience developing products for internal communications

Degree equivalency

Abilities and Skills
A1 Ability to prioritize
A2 Ability to work effectively under pressure
A3 Ability to gather, analyze and summarize information from various sources
A4 Ability to write communication products
A5 Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability
PS1 Judgment
PS2 Effective interpersonal skills
PS3 Dependability
PS4 Initiative

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

Experience
Experience managing the social media accounts of a government organization.
Experience creating videos or multimedia materials.
Experience organizing and executing stakeholder outreach activities within the Federal Government.
Experience providing logistical support and coordination for media events.
Experience executing media relations plans and strategies.
Experience in graphic design.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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

As required, the incumbent must be willing to deploy to an accident site and/or work unanticipated overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

The incumbent must be willing to work on-call and stand-by hours, evenings and weekends, as an additional resource.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.