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    Communications Advisor - Ontario, Canada - National Research Council Canada

    National Research Council Canada
    National Research Council Canada Ontario, Canada

    6 days ago

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    Description

    Your Challenge

    Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

    We are looking for a Communication Advisor to support our Communications Branch (CB). The Communication Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

    Are you a great communicator? Are you looking for a work environment where you can use your creative skills to the fullest? Do you have a passion for science and communicating the positive impacts on Canadians? The NRC's Communications Branch is looking for talented and dynamic communications advisors

    You will contribute to fascinating and engaging projects in an environment where teamwork, initiative, and creativity are nurtured.

    As part of our Strategic Communications team, you will focus on providing communications advice and support to your assigned clients. You will plan, coordinate, and implement a wide range of communications projects, products, services, and activities. You will also work closely with the different communications teams and networks across the NRC on best practices, approaches, and problem-solving.

    Come and join our team and work in an organization full of pride and innovation

    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

    Degree in a communications-related area of study, which could include journalism or marketing.

    An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

    For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

    Experience

  • Recent and significant* experience providing strategic communications advice to clients.
  • Recent and significant* experience planning and implementing communications plans, projects and activities.
  • Recent and significant* experience writing and producing a range of communications products including, but not limited to, web and social media content, newsletter articles, speaking points, fact sheets, backgrounders, brochures, key messages, speeches and news releases.
  • Experience writing in plain language and for a variety of communications channels both internally and externally.
  • Experience working on a multidisciplinary team.

    • *Recent and significant experience means experience acquired through the performance of a broad range of related activities. Such experience is normally acquired through full-time employment over a minimum period of four years within the last six years.

    Condition of Employment

    Reliability Status

    Language Requirements

    Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

    Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

    Assessment Criteria

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

    Technical Competencies

  • Knowledge of the Government of Canada Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.
  • Knowledge of communications best practices, tools, tactics, industry trends and approaches.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure with competing priorities and under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information.
  • Ability to write high quality materials in plain language for a variety of target audiences.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
  • Management services - Communication (Level 3)
  • Management services - Networking (Level 2)
  • Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
  • Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)

    • Competency Profile(s)

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

    View all competency profiles

    Compensation

    Salary under review.

    From $86,312 to $92,579 per annum.

    In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

    NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

    The NRC Advantage

    The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

    We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

    At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

    Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today

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