Director General, Communications

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

All communications associated with this process, including your application and email correspondence, may be used to assess the qualifications of the applicant.

Work environment

Are you an innovative, expert, creative and passionate person? Join us and take on the challenges that match your skills!

Why work at the Public Service of Canada?

What we do every day can have a tangible impact on the lives of Canadians, whether it's pushing the boundaries of science, saving lives, contributing to global security, or supporting sustainable economic growth. Communications teams are privileged to bring these critical activities to life and to communicate services and programs to Canadians in a clear and simple manner.

With us, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career through networking, on-the-job training, mentoring programs, job mobility (we're out in force across the country and abroad!) and other professional development tools. The public service also offers flexible work arrangements.

Why work at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)?

CED's mandate is to contribute to conditions conducive to growth in all regions of Quebec, according to their own realities. To do so, we work in collaboration with the relevant public and economic players and offer strategic guidance to Quebec businesses and regions towards the economy of tomorrow, based on sustainable, innovative, inclusive growth that benefits Quebecers where they live.

√ The position is located at CED's head office in Montreal, where the majority of DGCom's positions are located. The agency promotes a flexible hybrid work model and has several offices across Quebec. Arrangements may be considered; you must be willing to work from one of the CED offices in Quebec.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff an indeterminate position.
A pool of qualified candidates could be established that could be used to staff positions with similar requirements within Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions and other departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "you must clearly demonstrate in your cover letter (maximum 2500 words), how you meet the essential qualifications (education and essential qualifications (education and experience) as well as the asset qualifications listed below. listed below. You must use the experience, education and asset factors and asset factors as a heading, then provide concrete examples (2-3 paragraphs) demonstrating how you meet each of the criteria. Resumes can be used to validate the experience, education and assets listed in the cover letter. Failure to provide sufficient information in the cover letter cover letter, you may no longer be considered for this process."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1. Significant experience* in managing complex** issues and providing strategic advice to senior management and decision-making bodies (e.g. Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Minister's Office).

EX2. Significant experience* in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a variety of partners, both internal and external to his/her organization, to support the achievement of organizational priorities and objectives.

EX3. Significant* executive experience in managing the development and implementation of major communications, policy or program strategies, initiatives and projects that produce positive results.

EX4. Significant* experience in human resources management *** and financial management ****.


*Significant experience" is defined as experience that, in its breadth and depth, is normally equivalent to at least two (2) years of work experience. The complexity and diversity will be considered.

** Complex" is defined as issues that have at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multi-dimensional, sensitive and confidential, involving multiple partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact at the public service/private sector level or having the potential for significant media coverage.

***Human Resources Management: applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed and supervised employees, established work plans and performance goals, and evaluated performance. Candidates must specify the approximate size of teams they have supervised and the groups and levels.

****Financial Management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed and been responsible for a budget. Applicants must also specify the size of the budget(s).

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
- Willing and able to work after hours and weekends.
- Willing and able to travel as required on short notice.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Government of Canada's priorities and the role of Canada Economic Development in promoting the vitality of Quebec.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results

ABILITIES

- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to communicate orally.

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

EDUCATION: ASSET

Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE: ASSET

AEX1 - Experience with files involving federal-provincial relations and regional considerations.

AEX2 - Experience working with various departments or Ministers' offices in managing complex and sensitive communications issues.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In order to achieve a diverse workforce, CED may limit selection to applicants who have candidates who have self-identified as belonging to one of the following equity groups Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities .

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

You must be willing to work from one of the CED offices in Quebec.

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 variety of assessment tools may be used in the selection process (e.g., interview(s), written exam, simulation, record of accomplishments, references).

In order to manage the number of applicants in this selection process, the assessment committee may choose to use top-down scoring at any stage to determine the number of applicants who will be considered in future stages of the process. Please note that even if you achieve the pass mark established for the assessments in this selection process, the committee may choose to use a higher pass mark. Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be considered at the screening stage.

Only the highest ranked candidates may be invited to the next stage of the assessment.

You must provide proof of education.

Each person has the right to participate in an 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.