Manager, Public Affairs – CIHR

Open To:

All employees of the Public Service of Canada including federal agencies (Separate Employers) and the general public.

Salary and Benefits:

CIHR offers attractive benefits. The salary will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $88,540 to $110,675 per annum with eligibility for performance pay.

Merit Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or any other field deemed relevant.

Experience:

• Significant experience (10 to 15 years) in communications or public affairs in at least 7 the following areas:
  • Media relations
  • Public affairs
  • Issues management
  • Crisis management
  • Internal communications
  • Government relations
  • Events management
  • Marketing
  • Writing
  • Publications
• Experience in managing sensitive and high-profile issues.
• Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management on the long-term orientation of government and media relations and related initiatives.
• Experience in high pressure and rapidly changing environments.
• Managerial experience which demonstrates administrative and inter-personal skills (e.g. financial planning and reporting, operational planning and human resource management) as well as the ability to interpret policies and programs and to make sound judgments.

Asset Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CIHR’s legal context and obligation in the area of internal and external communications.
• Strong practical understanding of CIHR’s regulatory environment and the communications requirements for the agency as part of the Government of Canada.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian political scene.

Skills & Abilities:

• Good judgment
• Strategic communications planning
• Exceptional time management skills and well organized.

Language Requirements:

Bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC)

Conditions of Employment:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. A security check is required prior to employment.

Information Notes:

1) One position is currently available; a list of pre-qualified candidates will be established for future staffing should another position become vacant.

2) Candidates must clearly demonstrate in writing that they meet all of the above merit criteria. Failure to do so may result in your application not receiving further consideration.

3) If you have been tested for the Second Language Evaluation, please include with your application a copy of your most recent Second Language Evaluation results from the Public Service Commission of Canada.

4) Send your application via e-mail to: hr-rh@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Quote selection process number: CRI-09-126 (2010)

5) Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we would like to thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an exam/interview will be contacted.

6) A written examination may be administered.

7) As an equal opportunity employer, the CIHR is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations, which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please identify any accommodation needed.

8)  The CIHR is a federal agency (Separate Employer) and does not fall under the Public Service Employment Act.

9) Candidates must agree to relocate to the National Capital Region. Interviews and relocation expenses may be reimbursed.

For more information visit: http://www.cihr-irca.gc.ca/e/39773.html