Senior Communications Advisor

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

WORK LOCATIONS
The majority of our positions are located in Ottawa, with a number of positions in Montreal and a small number in Vancouver. INFC is assessing its presence in other geographic locations and may expand its office space to a few more areas in Canada, including Toronto, Edmonton, and Halifax.

In accordance with INFC’s hybrid work model, employees hired within their position’s geographic work location are required to work on-site 40% of each month (ex. approximately 2 days a week).

On a case-by-case basis, telework agreements may be considered to advance regional presence beyond these cities.

Duties

The Communications Branch is looking for individuals who:
• Enjoy providing strategic communications advice to tell the story of how our work impacts Canadians;
• Enjoy building relationships with provincial, territorial, and municipal stakeholders; and
• Enjoy developing and supporting a team.

Work environment

CHOOSE US

🏢 At Infrastructure Canada, we aim to be an employer of choice in the federal government. We work with all orders of government and key partners to invest in modern public infrastructure.

🚊Our investments in areas like public transit, bridges and walking and cycling paths, safe and clean drinking water, and cultural and recreational centres – and our support to address the unique needs of northern and rural Canadians—are helping to build inclusive, connected and resilient communities across Canada.

HELP US

At Infrastructure Canada, we are proud to:
✔️ Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees;
✔️ Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics;
✔️ Encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence;
✔️ Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development;
✔️ Embrace new technology that enables a more effective and flexible workplace.

JOIN US

👔 You can contribute your creative ideas while working with a team of professionals who take pride in the work they are doing to improve the lives of Canadians.

✨ With the transition to a hybrid model, employees work on-site at least two (2) days per week or 40% of their work week. An onsite day is not limited to a designated Infrastructure location, but may include a GC co-working site, a conference or business event, in-person training, stakeholder meetings, etc.

We promise that it will be an unforgettable experience!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with various linguistic profiles, conditions of employment and tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm). By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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
ED1: 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

📝 EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in developing and coordinating communication products*.
EX2: Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clients.
EX3: Experience providing strategic communications advice.

Note:
* Communication products include, but are not limited to, news releases, backgrounders, speeches, questions and answers, key messages, media lines, social media and digital content (including graphics and video).

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative
BBB/BBB
CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

🙇 COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking things through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C5: Client Service Orientation.

📋 ABILITY
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to prioritize conflicting tasks, often within very tight deadlines.

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

✅ ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in regional event planning.
AEX2: Experience in media relations or issues management.

💼 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

🔐 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Various
Secret Clearance
Reliability Status

Other information

❤ ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of INFC is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. We welcome members of equity seeking groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity seeking group members. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, persons who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected first for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

How to complete a self-declaration:
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups; and,
4- Fill out the form. In order to allow the organization to use the information for staffing purposes, you must select purpose 1 - selection processes and statistics related to selections and EE workforce representation

• ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.JOBS.GC.CA WEBSITE. Should you require accommodations, you are strongly encouraged to contact us as soon as possible and prior to submission, in order for appropriate arrangements to be made.

• Our intention is to communicate with you via email. You must include in your application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a position.

• It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

• A verification of your security clearance may be done.

• You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice.

• Please ensure that your first official language and preferred language is also indicated in your application and the information in your profile is accurate.

• Foreign Education Credentials: Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) contains information on how to obtain an assessment of foreign education credentials: http://www.cicic.ca/en/index.aspx

DEFINITIONS
Essential Qualifications are the qualifications required to perform the work. The Essential Qualifications are to be described in terms of qualifications that are based on the requirements of the position and must be such that they can be assessed in an objective manner. These qualifications can include such elements as education, experience, knowledge, abilities, or competencies.

Asset Qualifications are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that, now or in the future, may benefit the organization and be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed. Asset qualifications are desirable but are not necessarily required for the work to be performed.

Conditions of Employment include those requirements that a candidate must meet in order to obtain an offer of employment in addition to their ability to meet the essential qualifications and any identified asset qualifications. These conditions of employment may include the ability to obtain a top secret security clearance, or willingness to travel, or to work overtime.

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.