Junior Communications Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Department is committed to hiring more Indigenous persons within its workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve governmental services offered to all Canadians.

*** Only candidates self-identifying as Indigenous (Canadian First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and residing in the Northwest Territories, Canada, can apply and be considered for this job opportunity. ***

Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to isolated post allowances. This can range from $18,217 to $26,012 per year, depending on the number of dependants and the geographic location. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $1,000 once a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

Workplace and telework:

Employees must perform their duties from a government of Canada physical workplace at least 2-3 days each week, or 40-60% of their regular schedule. The workplace of the position to be filled is located in Yellowknife, NT. Successful candidates will be required to work at the work site, either full-time or in a hybrid work mode. A part-time telework agreement may be discussed and implemented at the time of hiring in accordance with the operational needs of the position to be filled.

Duties

Are you looking to join a creative, collaborative team, and advance your communications career? As our Junior Communications Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and preparation of a variety of communications products and supporting the team in providing communications services to internal clients. You will gain experience in a broad range of communications activities; support the implementation of communications plans; support the planning of events and dignitary trips; engage in media relations; and more.

Work environment

Why choose Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)? Contribute to CIRNAC’s interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting a renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Leave your mark on Canadian history, as you work with a team that is leading the government’s work in the North. Join a workplace committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) full-time indeterminate position at Yellowknife, NT.

This process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) in Northwest Territories only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret).

*** Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Northwest Territories to fill vacancies elsewhere across Canada. ***

Only candidates self-identifying as Indigenous (Canadian First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) residing in the Northwest Territories, Canada, will be considered.

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)

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. To be selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

For purposes of this particular process, an acceptable combination of education, training and experience is defined as:
- A minimum of high school education; and
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience directly related to the position.

Note:
• If you're graduating between now and May 2024, don't hesitate to apply now. In your answer to the online question, indicate when you expect to graduate.
• If you were educated outside of Canada, you must provide proof of your certificates and/or diplomas are comparable to Canadian education standards. This proof is essential for candidates who will be qualified for this process. Consult the link below for more information.

Degree equivalency

• Experience writing communications tools or products. Examples of communications tools or products could include news releases, backgrounders, media advisories, key messages, talking points, brochures, articles, or briefing material.
• Experience gathering and analyzing information.
• Experience using common computer software systems, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

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

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. They are assets; preference could be given to those who meet them.

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution specializing in communications, public relations/public affairs, business administration, journalism, or mass media.

Degree equivalency

• Experience contributing to communications plans or projects.
• Experience in working on Indigenous and Northern files or projects.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following criteria are essential for the job, but assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to write communications tools or products.

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Dependability.
• Attention to detail.

Conditions of employment

The following condition must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:
• Reliability 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

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the screening process is completed.

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice.

Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence to answer questions at any stage of this process is strictly prohibited. If such use were proven, you would automatically be eliminated from the process.

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.