Job Description

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 legally eligible to work in Canada.

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.

This position can be done remotely. CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix between in-office and from a telework location within Canada.

We encourage applicants that reside across Canada to apply.

The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, 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.

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Closing Date: December 10, 2023, 11:59pm (EST)

Why work here?

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

We also provide benefits like:

- Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year, if eligible
- Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Growth and the possibility internal career opportunities
- Strong support for employee wellness and mental health
- Currently we are working from home and will continue to support a flexible work environment.

The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue to be a safe and healthy workplace - one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

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Who you are

You are a team player: you work efficiently with others towards common goals.
You have strong interpersonal skills: you communicate well with others and understand how to get along with different personalities. You value diverse opinions.
You have strong analytical skills: you are aware of the news environment, enjoy doing research to back-up your thoughts, can recognize communications issues, and propose effective solutions.
You are dependable and responsible: you show reliability, consistency, recognize when it\'s important to help out your colleagues, are willing to put in overtime hours when needed.

What you\'ll do
Reporting to the Team Lead, Executive Priorities, the Senior Communication Advisor is a senior member of CNSC\'s Strategic Communications Directorate team. In addition to your role in leading complex files and providing expert strategic communications advice, you will play a crucial part in advising senior leaders within the CNSC. Your responsibilities extend beyond content creation and communications planning to encompass offering guidance to senior executives on effective communication strategies aligned with CNSC\'s mandate.

You must be a strong writer who has experience synthesizing complex scientific and technical information into clear and compelling messages tailored for both internal audiences, such as employees and external platforms, including social media, media responses, key messages, video scripts and speeches.

Senior Communications Advisors will also draft sometimes complex communications plans and as such should be staying abreast of the latest news, communication practices, tools, and trends will empower you to offer valuable perspectives to the senior leadership, ensuring that the organization\'s messaging aligns seamlessly with its overarching goals and priorities.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor\'s degree from a recognized university in communications, journalism, or public affairs; or equivalent combination of education (minimum High School diploma) and relevant experience.

Language Requirements: Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess .

Experience in:

• Extensive experience in providing analysis, strategic communications advice and

recommendations to senior management and clients.

• Briefing effectively both vertically and horizontally.
• Leading the development and implementation of communication strategies, plans, and

tools for key organizational priorities.

• Issues management.
• Media relations and monitoring.
• Social media strategies and content delivery.
• Developing and/or overseeing the production of a wide-range of communications products and activities, including speeches.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of CNSC mandate
• Significant knowledge of the preparation of communications plans and strategies in response to a variety of communication issues
• Knowledge of Government of Canada communications policies, procedures, guidelines and directives
• Knowledge of communications practices, technologies, trends, and best practices related to effective communications

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Manage issues, including promptly recognizing strategic communication challenges and offering guidance to Senior Leadership
• Synthesize complex information and convey in plain language through various tools/mediums, for various audiences
• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of communications and consultation activities.
• Prioritize and manage time effectively while handling several files, maintaining quality under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Use and learn new tools and digital technologies
• Adapt to changing daily and long-term work priorities and in managing change effectively

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:

Asset Qualification

• You have a background in science as well as communications
• Experience conducting work for VIPs or Executive Team members.
• Experience with photography/videography.

Operational Needs

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
• This position may require some travel.
• Overtime: Overtime may be required.

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! Please submit a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, and when and how you acquired them.

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:

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Contact Information:

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