Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Iqaluit (Nunavut)
IS-06
Permanent Full Time
$112,834 to $129,017
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Closing date: 6 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: For this selection process, applicants will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who are Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad will be considered.
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Assessment accommodation
As a Communications Manager, you will be challenged to:
- Manage a communications team, including human resources, responsible for the development and implementation of departmental strategic communications plans and activities.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on all aspects of communications, frequently involving sensitive subject matter, to the Minister’s Office, senior and middle management and employees.
- Passionately and proactively, tell stories through a variety of mediums about the successes, projects and results achieved by CanNor, so that all Canadians have a better understanding of CanNor’s impact.
- Oversee, plan and deliver reactive and proactive media strategies, including the development of media lines, key messages, questions and answers and the development and organization of special events and media opportunities.
Established in August 2009, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As one of the smallest of the Government of Canada’s regional development agencies (less than 120 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.
Please note: We have an immediate need to staff one indeterminate position.
Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Education
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position such as media studies, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or other discipline relevant to the position, or a combination of education, training and experience related to the position.
Degree equivalency
Experience
EX1. Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, plans and products.
EX2. Experience in providing strategic communications advice and recommendations to senior management.*
EX3. Experience in building collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
EX4. Significant experience** supervising staff and providing feedback or coaching.
EX5. Significant experience** in the writing and editing of communications products.
- Senior management is defined as positions equivalent to, or higher than, Director, Director General, Board Chair, Executive Director or Chief Operating Officer.
**Significant experience is defined as a period of at least one year.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
AEX1. Experience working on communications files related to Indigenous and northern affairs or economic development.
AEX2. Experience working in a Northern environment, preferably in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories or the Yukon.
AEX3. Experience working in a virtual environment.
Bilingual - Non Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.
Competencies
CO1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.
CO2. Thinking things through.
CO3. Working effectively with others.
CO4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Abilities
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB3. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
AB4. Ability to develop communications products for senior management.
Knowledge
AK1. Knowledge of social media platforms and the Government of Canada Directive on the Management of Communications.
Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to work overtime if required and on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness to carry and use a mobile device for work purposes.
Reliability Status 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.
Information on employment equity
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.
Various assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written examinations and reference checks, etc. Top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.
The Relocation Directive is available at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is located at: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. Please be sure to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
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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.
