Senior Public Affairs Officer (IS-5), The NRC Secretary General’s Office, Ottawa

Duties

This position will appeal to a detail oriented professional who wants to put their planning, writing, and project coordination skills to the test in a dynamic work environment. As a member of the Public Affairs team, the successful candidate will find that the high energy pace and the range of diverse issues will provide ample challenges to test their superior skills. As the focus of the position is the research, writing, and coordination of executive speeches and presentations, the incumbent must have above average client-service orientation, solid research and writing skills, and must be comfortable interfacing with senior executives on a regular basis. The incumbent will also support the executive team with other communications and stakeholder relations support. The Public Affairs group is a small team that handles a vast array of time-sensitive issues for the NRC and/or the Executive Offices. As such, the Senior Public Affairs Officer will be called upon to lead or support a variety of other related activities or initiatives within the Public Affairs Group and the Executive Offices.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates.

Education

  • University degree in Communications, Journalism, or another field directly related to the position
  • Candidates who do not possess a university degree in one of these disciplines but who possess an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

  • Experience writing speeches, presentations, and other communications products such as news releases, brochures, etc.
  • Experience writing communications plans and/or strategies.
  • Experience providing advice to senior managers on communications related issues.
  • Experience managing projects
  • Preference may be given to candidates who have experience in executive speech writing and coordination.

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative CCB/CCB

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

  • Basic knowledge of the Canadian Science & Technology structure.
  • Ability to write strategically.
  • Ability to write speeches in English.
  • Ability to analyse complex issues and to formulate recommendations or plans based on the analysis.
  • Ability to synthesize information.
  • Ability to convey complex technical information to a lay-audience.
  • Ability to research issues.
  • Ability to lead teams.
  • Ability to manage projects and multiple deadlines

Behavioural Competencies

  • Organizational/Environmental Awareness - Level 3
  • Conceptual/Analytical Ability - Level 3
  • Teamwork - Level 2
  • Networking - Level 2
  • Communication - Level 3
  • Results Orientation - Level 2
  • Client Focus - Level 3

For this position, NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services

All competency profiles are available at: http://careers-carrieres.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/jobsnow/competencies_e.html

Salary Range

From $77,423 to $83,000 per annum plus the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 a year.

Condition of Employment

Secret Clearance

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with NRC’s directives.

Note

This position is being re-posted to extend the closing date. If you had previously applied, you need not apply again.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list for this position may be established for external candidates only.

This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal applicants.

Closing Date

Posted until filled.

TO APPLY:

APPLICATIONS MUST QUOTE COMPETITION NUMBER: 18-07-01_1

All applications must be submitted on-line. Please do not fax or email your applications. Applications must be received no later than the closing date.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Accommodation is available to all candidates retained for further assessment.

CONTACT PERSON:
SGO HR Team /Équipe RH BSG,
Telephone: (613) 991-2024
Email: hrb.sgocomp.ext@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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