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Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada’s economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.
Why Choose FedNor:
- Work with great people who support each other.
- Be part of a small department with a big heart.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – mix of working in-person at the office and at home).
Positions to be filled: 2
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education (Stream 1 and Stream 2)
A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Experience (Stream 1 and Stream 2)
E1 – Experience developing or editing communications products for various audiences.
(Such as: news articles or releases, backgrounders, Q&As, key messages, media advisories, speeches, speaking notes, scripts, articles, social media content, digital content, blogs, etc.)
E2 – Experience providing advice related to communications plans, projects, activities or event planning.
E3 – Experience working with a variety of clients, partners, stakeholders or multi-functional teams on communications plans, projects, activities or events.
Experience (Stream 2 only)
E4 – Experience in developing and implementing communications plans.
E5 – Experience in coordinating communications projects in collaboration with internal and/or external partners.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
Asset Qualifications (Stream 1 and Stream 2)
AE1 – Experience in media monitoring.
AE2 – Experience in corporate social media.
AE3 – Experience in organizing and coordinating internal or external events.
Asset Qualifications (Stream 1 only)
AE4 – Experience in preparing products to support issues management efforts such as media lines, backgrounders and responses to journalists’ questions.
AE5 – Experience with publishing and content-management features of Microsoft SharePoint.
AE6 – Experience posting and managing content on corporate Intranet.
Asset Qualifications (Stream 2 only)
AE1 – Experience in media relations, including acting as a departmental media spokesperson, providing strategic advice on media issues.
AE2 – Experience creating, producing and delivering media-related products and services such as media advisories, news releases, backgrounders and media lines
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC (Stream 1 only)
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB (Stream 2 only)
Information on language requirements
Abilities & Competencies (Stream 1 and Stream 2)
A1 – Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
A2 – Thinking things through
A3 – Demonstrating integrity and respect
A4 – Showing initiative and being action oriented
A5 – Working effectively with others
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Organizational Needs
FedNor is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as member of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, person with a disability or women, could be considered in priority.
Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada occasionally.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance – Reliability Status security clearance – Reliability Status Security clearance (Stream 1 only)
Secret security clearance – Secret security clearance – Secret Security Clearance (Stream 2 only)
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
To apply, please visit www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html/Stream 1:Communications Officer/ Stream 2:Communications Advisor
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
FedNor HR Support