Communications Advisor

7 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Senate of Canada Full time

About the Senate
The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.
How will you contribute?
Work behind the scenes of one of Canada’s largest rehabilitation projects to help ensure parliamentary buildings reflect all Canadians Leverage your passion for history, your creative ideas for interactive experiences and your interest in art and architecture to create dynamic and engaging content.

As the Communications Advisor (Long Term Vision and Plan), you will be responsible for directing the delivery of a wide range of communication plans, products and services to support the Senate’s Long Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) program - the rehabilitation of Parliament buildings - through strategic, external and internal communications.

You will support a subcommittee of senators, brief executives on important communications files, collaborate extensively with external partners and stakeholders, guide the development of a series of digital products and lead the visitor experience program for the Senate. This involves analyzing large amounts of information while managing multiple and concurrent project files.

This position reports to the Director of Communications as well as to the Director General, Property and Services.
Open to
The general public to staff one (1) determinate full-time position for a period of eighteen (18) months in the Communications Directorate.

In addition to their resume, applicants are required to send a cover letter (maximum one page) highlighting why this role is of interest to them and tell us why they want to be part of the Senate of Canada team.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.
Prerequisites
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field of study or an acceptable combination of related education and experience;
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the communications field, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in project management;
- Experience in the areas of creative services, content development, stakeholder engagement, or organization of events;
- Knowledge of Parliament and the Canadian political landscape;
- Ability to explain complex topics in plain language in both official languages;
- Skilled in writing for various targeted audiences and different platforms (web, reports, op-ed, news releases, speaking points);
- Knowledge of the key components of the LTVP program and its key stakeholders is an asset;
- Knowledge of user experience principles and visitor experience practices is an asset.

Competencies
Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Adaptability
Judgment
Action Management
Teamwork and cooperation
Organizational Needs
The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.
Conditions of Employment

The requirement for Senate employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended. It is no longer necessary to disclose your vaccination status to be eligible for employment. Please note that the Senate may reinstate the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
How to apply
Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request.

Please save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Relocation and travel expenses incurred during this process are the applicant's responsibility.

The use of masculine gender in the text includes feminine and is used without discrimination.

The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date stated above.

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