Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer - Halifax, Canada - Parks Canada

Parks Canada

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Parks Canada - Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit
Halifax (Nova Scotia)
PM-04
Term position 12 months during the season
$71,820 to $77,608 (Based on full-time year-round employment. Salary under review.)
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Closing date: 16 July :59, Pacific Time

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

We can't make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We'll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information.

If you don't clearly demonstrate you have the required experience, we won't ask for additional information and you may be screened out.

Duties:

Parks Canada is seeking an individual to take on the role of Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer IV (PM-04) for a one-year assignment with the Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit, which includes the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Fort Anne National Historic Site, Port-Royal National Historic Site, Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site, and Sable Island National Park Reserve.

We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative, and organized individual, who is a strong writer and strategic thinker. This individual will communicate about these national treasures by developing and delivering public relations and communications strategies and services.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this team member will engage the public, partners and stakeholders to help them understand, appreciate and protect these natural and cultural heritage places.

They will provide strategic and policy advice to management and staff for making decisions.

Work environment:

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada's outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process:

The job location is Halifax, NS, but remote work from a different Parks Canada office may be considered.

Positions to be filled:
Number to be determined

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in communications, public relations, journalism, education, business administration or other discipline relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in writing and editing various communications products (i.e. news releases, communication plans, information bulletins, backgrounders, media lines, social media posts, etc.);
Experience managing a variety of files with short deadlines.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
Various language requirements
English essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Parks Canada, its mandate, objectives and programs;
Knowledge of a broad spectrum of communication media tools and techniques.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to manage conflicting priorities, to multitask, and to work under timesensitive conditions;
Ability to plan and organize the logistics associated with special events;
Ability to strategically identify, develop, and maintain successful relationships with stakeholders and partners.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Team player;
Personally connects with people;
Makes things happen;
Exercises sound judgement;
Strives for excellence;
Ensures thoroughness;
Promotes innovation.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required i.e. ceremonial purpose;
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.

Conditions of employment:

Possession of a valid Driver's license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid Driver's license within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.

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