Job Description

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?

The Multimedia Designer (Web) is responsible for creating visual content that engages audiences and informs them about the work of the Senate. The successful candidate will conceptualize, develop and produce web pages, websites and online publications, help maintain the Senate website, and provide design support for various creative projects. The role involves working with clients, understanding their needs, and creating design solutions with high impact visuals that meet industry standards for user experience which are both on trend and reflective of the Senate\'s role.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) determinate full-time position for ten (10) months in the Communications Directorate.

Applicants are expected to send a cover letter (maximum one page) in addition to their resume highlighting why this role is of interest to them and tell us why they want to be part of the Senate of Canada team. Candidates are also strongly encouraged to send their portfolios and/or link(s) to their website(s).

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

• Post-secondary education in multimedia production, graphic design, related field of study or a combination of education and experience;
• Experience of specialized website development languages (e.g. CSS; HTML), website editing software (e.g. Adobe Dreamweaver);
• Experience in maintaining a website using a content-management system such as Umbraco;
• Experience in technical planning, design, development, testing and implementation of web pages and online publications;
• Experience in multimedia software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud);
• Experience and proficiency working in both PC and Apple (Mac) environments;
• Experience and proficiency using the MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Experience providing exemplary client service and explaining technical subjects to non-technical audiences;
• Expertise in the methods and techniques for conducting quality assurance and troubleshooting for web pages/websites;
• In-depth knowledge of user-centered design methods and processes for projects involving various mediums, including digital platforms, multimedia products (e.g. videos), and digital signage;
• Knowledge of the WCAG standards on accessibility to ensure technical compliance;
• Expertise in implementing corrective measures where client proposals present technical feasibility and standards compliance issues is considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

C

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

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

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

Senate of Canada