Job Description

What You Need to Note:

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.



Who can apply? Persons currently employed by the federal government whose substantive is at the IS-4/5 level/REG5.



The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.



CNSC employees can work some mix between in-office and from a telework location.

Physical onsite presence at our Ottawa office at 280 Slater will be required on various days throughout the month.

We encourage applicants that reside in the National Capital Region to apply.

The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.



Be an informed applicant. Read How to apply.

Why work here?:

The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to be a safe and healthy workplace - one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage you to self-identify, regardless of whether you are a member of a designated group or not. Everyone counts!

Other benefits may include:

Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year Competitive salary and benefit package A wealth of internal career opportunities Strong support for employee wellness and mental health


For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca

Who You Are:

You are a seasoned federal government communicator with at least 5 years federal government communications experience. You are a strategic thinker, who is experienced in communications planning. You are skilled at prioritizing your work and ensuring it fits within the larger team, and are a strong independent worker. You write well, excel in a team environment, and focus on building strong client relationships. Experience with complex communications programs and files (including web, social media, outreach, internal communications) and issues management is considered an asset.

What we're looking for

The Strategic Communications Directorate is looking for communications advisors. We are a busy, close-knit and social team in a smaller, arms-length agency. What makes us unique is that we are also communication regulators, as outlined in REGDOC-3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure. Public information is a key element of nuclear safety; we require our licensees to develop and implement information programs to keep their communities up-to-date on their operations. We oversee and evaluate their compliance, using our communications expertise to help regulate the nuclear industry.



Our team is looking for communications professionals who have federal government experience in

one or more

of the following areas: strategic, issues-based communications, corporate/internal communications, and/or regulatory communications/media relations.. Additional experience in digital communications (web and social media) and creative and production will be considered an asset.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors degree from a recognized university in communications, journalism, or public affairs or an equivalent combination of education (minimum college diploma), experience and relevant job knowledge.

Language Requirements:

Bilingual Imperative (BBB). If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess Here.

Experience:

Providing federal government analysis, strategic communications advice and recommendations to client/partners and senior management. Leading the development and implementation of communication strategies, plans and tools for complex communication priorities. Building and managing client relationships. Project managing the communication lifecycle using strategic thinking and careful planning, ensuring successful implementation and evaluation. Developing and/or overseeing the production of a wide range of communications products and activities. Writing, developing and project managing a variety of communications products.

Knowledge of:

Government of Canada expectations and priorities from Privy Council Office and Treasury Board Secretariat. Government of Canada communications-related policies and procedures. Communications programs such as media relations, internal communications, advertising, outreach, web and social media. Awareness of best practices within each program. Preparation of communications plans and strategies in response to a variety of communication opportunities and issues. Communications best practices and trends and how they help an organization meet its mandate

Ability to:

Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Key Competencies:

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.



Live it - Model the CNSC values Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership


For more information on CNSC's Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

Asset Qualification:

Experience working in a science-based organization Experience working in a regulatory body Experience working with senior management or Executive Team members Experience managing issues, including media responses Experience in digital communications (web and social media) and creative and production Understanding and ability to write for different audiences and platforms, both short and long-form (i.e., social media, web content, information sheets, key messages, media responses, news releases, internal briefing notes, etc.), prioritizing plain language to facilitate understanding.

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Overtime: Some overtime may be required.

Positions may be part of a mandatory on-call program.

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.

1.

We want to read your resume!

Please include your contact information so we can reach you.



2.

We want to hear from you!

You will be prompted to complete a series of screening questions once you click on "I am interested". Using concrete examples really helps to put things into perspective when reading your responses.

Important to Note:

You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application.



To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:

3. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education

4. A scanned copy of your SLE results.



We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Additional Notes:

Please visit our How to Prepare page for more information and helpful tips.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).



If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).