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Reporting to the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) Director of Communications and Strategic Issues Management, you will:
- Undertake research (environmental scans as well as formalized research activities) to support and contribute to the development and/or delivery of communication strategies/plans;
- Provide strategic advice on reporting strategies to support the development of, accessibility to, and release of information;
- Provide subject matter expertise in the development of strategic approaches to respond to emerging issues and crises, communication opportunities and priorities, media engagement and the implementation of new initiatives;
- Author, edit, and publish communication products/publications;
- Assist with the management of the CJC’s website, social media channels, and any other communication platforms;
- Manage the tendering process for securing external resources required to assist in the development, production and release of information products, from initiation to completion; and,
- Provide secretariat support to the Public Information Committee.
A little about us: The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) was created by Parliament in 1971 under the Judges Act to promote efficiency and uniformity, and to improve the quality of judicial service in all superior courts in Canada. The CJC also performs the quasi-Constitutional function of administering the process of review of complaints or allegations of misconduct involving a superior court judge. While its role in reviewing complaints about possible misconduct is key to preserving the public’s confidence in the judiciary, the CJC plays a broader role within Canada’s justice system, on issues such as professional development and access to justice. The CJC Secretariat supports the Council and its members in achieving their mandate.
The CJC Secretariat, within the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada (FJA), is part of the Core Public Administration and is not serviced by the Pay Centre. We have our own compensation team. The CJC Secretariat is comprised of approximately 10 employees; FJA has approximately 70 employees. Most of the employees have a closed office. CJC offices are located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The area is served by all major bus routes and a light rail station, and employees have access in the building to amenities such as a kitchen, showers, change rooms, and secure bicycle storage. There is ample parking available nearby at the employee’s cost.
All employees are expected to balance working remotely with being on-site for a minimum of 3 days per week.
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position within the Canadian Judicial Council.
A fully or partially assessed pool may be created and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the same - or equivalent - group and level, with various linguistic requirements, tenures and security clearance within the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
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.
EXPERIENCE:
EX1: *Recent and **significant experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, plans or projects.
EX2: *Recent and **significant experience in coordinating projects or activities related to communications.
EX3: Experience in writing or editing a wide variety of digital communication products, such as social media content, web content, infographics, and digital display content, intended for various audiences.
EX4: Experience in publishing content and material being used as part of or in support of social media and other public outreach activities.
*Recent and **Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of two years within the last five years.
OTHER QUALIFICATION:
EXPERIENCE:
AEXP1 Experience using tools to monitor and analyze communications and media coverage on the web and in traditional media.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
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COMPETENCIES:
CO1 Working effectively with others.
CO2 Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
CO3 Respectful of diversity.
CO4 Attention to detail.
ABILITIES:
A1 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 Ability to develop and write various communications products.
A4 Ability to work under pressure on tight deadlines, and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
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Secret security clearance
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.
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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail 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). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.
Merit criteria may be assessed throughout the entire process. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the closing of the process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
The screening questions and résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
The selection committee reserves all rights to use any methods that they deem appropriate in order to evaluate the candidates (written examination, interview, reference check, performance agreement, etc.).
Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.
It is important to note that in order to manage the volume of applications, the selection committee may at any time decide to use various strategies such as the application of one or more other qualifications, the top-down selection or other strategies.
Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.
For Government of Canada employees: please clearly identify your substantive group and level, and your employment status, and Personal Record Identifier (PRI) in your application (if available).
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.
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.