Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer IV

Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer IV

Reference number: CAP24J
Selection process number: CAP-NBSFU-EA-VAR-0028 Parks Canada
Alma (New Brunswick)
PM-04
Term position six (6) months, with possibility of extension.
$79,076 to $85,449 (Based on full-time year-round employment.)

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Closing date: 2 July :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

This position is located in Alma, NB, and regular (i.e. weekly) presence in the Administration office in Fundy National Park will be required.

We will accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Resourcing System (GCJobs site) or via email at RHFundy-a. If you are applying by email, you will need to provide your answers to the screening questions in a separate document demonstrating how you meet each of the "essential qualifications."

You must provide specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the four experience requirements listed below under "essential qualifications." We can't make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience.

We'll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. If you don't clearly demonstrate you have the required experience, we won't ask for additional information and you may be screened out.

If at any point you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to one of the contacts listed at the bottom of this poster.

Duties

Parks Canada is seeking an individual to take on the role of Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer IV (PM-04) for a six-month assignment, with possibility of extension, with the New Brunswick South Field Unit, which includes Fundy National Park, Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site, and Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.

We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative and organized individual, who is a strong writer and strategic thinker. This individual will communicate about these national treasures by developing and delivering public relations and communications strategies and services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this team member will engage the public, partners and stakeholders to help them understand, appreciate and protect these natural and cultural heritage places. They will provide strategic and policy advice to management and staff for making decisions.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada's outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process

To fill a term position of six (6) months, with possibility of extension.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures including: indeterminate, acting, assignment and specified period, full-time or part-time, with various security levels or linguistic requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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 university with specialization in communications, public relations, journalism, education, business administration or other discipline relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in writing and editing various communications products (i.e., news releases, communication plans, information bulletins, backgrounders, media lines, social media posts, etc.).

• Experience managing a variety of files with short deadlines.

• Experience in delivering partnering and engagement programs, initiatives and products.

• Experience in planning and organizing the logistics associated with special activities and events (i.e., staff activities, ministerial events, stakeholder meetings, etc.).

Please note, resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening questions below. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how you meet the Education and Experience factors found in the "essential qualifications," may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Parks Canada, its mandate, objectives and programs.

• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of communication media tools and techniques.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, to multi-task, and to work under time-sensitive conditions.

• Ability to strategically identify, develop, and maintain successful relationships with stakeholders and partners.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• A leader who personally connects with people, takes responsibility, makes things happen, exercises sound judgement, strives for excellence and shares our vision.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required i.e. ceremonial purpose.

• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.

• Willingness to work from various locations.

• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight, off site and/or weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - A security status screening is undertaken by Parks Canada for candidates who are successful in the competition. Our Human Resource team is available to answer any questions applicants may have on this process and are able to make accommodations during this process if requested.

• Possession of a valid Driver's license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid Driver's license within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Parks Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
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We are also committed to conducting inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes. If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any step of the assessment process, you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competency. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the staffing team using the email indicated below.

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. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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