Communications Advisor / Senior Communications Advisor

Job Summary

Communications Advisor L07

The Communications Advisor provides advice, develops products, and supports initiatives that advance organizational priorities. Main functions include:

• Develop and deliver communications and engagement products and plans that support CSIS priorities.
• Provide advice and recommendations to clients and stakeholders on communications and engagement approaches, products, and activities.
• Research, analyze, and monitor emerging issues, trends, and initiatives to support communications and engagement planning and decision-making.
• Work with diverse partners to support the implementation and evaluation of communications and engagement strategies, campaigns, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate communications and engagement activities with internal and external partners and contribute to corporate and government-wide initiatives.
  
  

Senior Communications Advisor L08

The Senior Communications Advisor provides strategic communications advice and leads communications and engagement activities for complex, high-profile initiatives.

Main Functions Include

• Provide strategic communications and engagement advice and recommendations to senior management and executives on complex, sensitive, or high-visibility issues and initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of communications and engagement strategies that support CSIS priorities, programs, and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify communications and engagement needs, coordinate activities, and advance key objectives.
• Monitor the operating environment, identify emerging issues and risks, and provide strategic advice on communications implications and response strategies.
• Collaborate, as required, with specialists across a range of disciplines, such as web, multimedia, design and marketing to develop and deliver integrated communications solutions.
• Lead the development and delivery of strategic communications and engagement products, which may include communications strategies, key messages, speeches, briefing materials, web content, articles and announcements
  
  

Education

Communications Advisor (L07)

• Undergraduate degree in a field related to communications* and two (2) years of relevant communications experience**, or
• A college diploma in a field related to communications* and four (4) years of relevant communications experience**.
  
  

Senior Communications Advisor (L08)

• Undergraduate degree in a field related to communications* and four (4) years of relevant communications experience**, or
• A college diploma in a field related to communications* and six (6) years of relevant communications experience**.
  
  

Notes

• Related fields include, but are not limited to: public administration, indigenous relations, international relations, media studies, multimedia, public relations, journalism, marketing, editing and writing.
  
  

The undergraduate degree/College Diploma must be be obtained 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.

Any higher level of education (i.e.: Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience

Experience

• Experience is defined as…
  
  

Communications Advisor (L07)

• Developing communications or engagement products for a variety of audiences.
• Providing advice and support to management and stakeholders on communications or engagement activities, initiatives, products, or issues.
• Supporting the planning, implementation, or evaluation of communications, engagement, or outreach activities.
  
  

Senior Communications Advisor (L08)

• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on communications, engagement, strategic, or organizational initiatives.
• Leading the development and delivery of communications strategies, plans, products, or engagement activities in support of organizational priorities.
• Building relationships with stakeholders, researching and analyzing issues, and providing advice and recommendations to support decision-making and response strategies for communications or engagement activities and initiatives.
  
  

Competencies

• Judgment
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiating
• Networking / Relationship Building
• Analytical Skills
  
  

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Positions will be staffed based on the selection decision principle and operational priorities.

At Least One (1) Year Of Experience, Acquired Within a Government Or Corporate Setting, In One Or More Of The Following Areas Would Be Considered An Asset For Communications Advisor L07 And Senior Communications Advisor L08

• Management of large-scale communications initiatives
• Team leadership and coordination
• Stakeholder engagement and consultations
• Stakeholder landscape analysis, mapping, and targeted engagement strategy development
• Engagement with senior-level internal or external stakeholders (Directors, VPs, Executives, CEOs, etc.)
• Digital communications or web publishing
• Digital transformation, content migration, or website modernization
• Digital solution design, analytics and continuous improvement based on user
  
  

Conditions of Employment

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, most roles in our organization require an in-office presence. However, alternative options may be available for certain positions, depending on their specific requirements.

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

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff positions with various language requirements:

Communications Advisor (L07)

• Bilingual BBB/BBB imperative
  
  

Senior Communications Advisor (L08)

• Bilingual CBC/CBC imperative
  
  

This selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates .

Notes

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

• Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Indigenous Peoples for this position. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter, as this information may be considered in the selection process.
• Overtime
• The need to travel
  
  

How To Apply

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Important

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as we will be reviewing and screening applications on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Federal Workforce Adjusted (WFA) employees are encouraged to apply for available positions and clearly indicate in their WFA status on their cover letter.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) . CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. Gaps have been identified among Persons with Disabilities and Indigenous peoples for this position. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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