Reference number: PPS24J-050300-000010
Selection process number: 24-PPS-SPP-101

Parliamentary Protective Service- Planning Sector, Corporate Communications Branch
Ottawa(Ontario)
GT-04, IS-03- The position is at the PSA-6 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week.
$63,582 to $83,670 (Under Review)

For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service

Closing date:23 May 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: AREA OF SELECTION 1: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the NCR. AREA OF SELECTION 2: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents across Canada. If there are insufficient applications from Area of Selection 1, Area of Selection 2 will be considered. Please note that relocation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

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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.

Creates design solutions with high impact visuals that meet industry standards and appeal to audiences on a variety of media outlets (social media, web, intranet, digital signage, infographics, promotional products, etc.).

Supports clients through the development of online and print publications and provides design support for various projects.

Provides quality control for communications products, including style, editing and consistency, formatting, branding, and compliance with established standards; works closely with the Corporate Communications Branch to ensure quality control for all communications products.

Works closely with other sectors in order to provide support in case of major events, activities and issues by delivering proactive, relevant and timely information to key partners.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. PPS has its own classification and compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will contribute towards the Public Service Pension Plan and Public Service Insurance Benefits Plan.

What we offer:

• Paid training
• Health, dental and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to staff one (1) position on a determinate basis for a two (2)-year period.

The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within PPS and for other organizations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program* in multimedia production, graphic design, related field of study OR an acceptable combination of education, experience and training.

*The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

EXPERIENCE :

E1 – Recent* experience of specialized website development languages (e.g. CSS; HTML), website editing software (e.g. WordPress);

E2 – Experience in maintaining a website using a content-management system such as WordPress;

E3 – Experience in technical planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of web pages and online publications;

E4 – Recent* experience in multimedia software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud- InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva);

E5 – Experience and proficiency using the MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

E6 – Recent* and significant** experience working with user-centred design methods and processes for projects involving various mediums, including digital platforms, multimedia products (e.g. videos), and digital signage.

DEFINITIONS:

*Recent means within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a period of time.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a certificate or course in web design using Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

EXPERIENCE:

AE1 – Significant* experience in the methods and techniques for conducting quality assurance and troubleshooting for web pages/websites.

DEFINITIONS:

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a period of time.

KNOWLEDGE:

AK1 – Knowledge of the WCAG standards on accessibility to ensure technical compliance.

AK2 – Knowledge of diversity, inclusion and belonging concepts.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability and willingness to work on-site on short notice and overtime to meet operational needs.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC/CBC)
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting:

PPS CORE COMPETENCIES:

Teamwork and collaboration
Thinking skills
Communication
Leadership
Client-service orientation

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Innovation
Dependability

Conditions of employment

You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status clearance. The process involves a background investigation that includes:

• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, and alcohol or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.

You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, and being fingerprinted and photographed.

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.

Please visit the PPS website under Careers > Opportunities or at for guides that will help you prepare for your application and interview.

We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.

All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

To submit your online application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the "Apply Online" button below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete, specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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