Casting Call - Director General Communications
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has an amazing story to tell and we need someone to help us tell it.
We are currently looking for a dynamic, strategic, forward-thinking Director General of Communications to lead the organization's communications functions, support the achievement of our operational priorities and contribute to our continued success as a workplace of choice.
Salary
$125,900 to $148,100 annually plus an attractive benefits package, performance pay, and a defined benefit pension plan.
Location
Ottawa, ON or Edmonton, AB
What we do at WD
WD promotes the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and advances the interests of the West in national economic policy. Our initiatives contribute to:
- A strengthened western Canadian innovation system (Innovation) and a competitive and expanded business sector in Western Canada (Business Development and Entrepreneurship); and
- Economically viable communities in Western Canada with a high quality of life (Community Economic Development).
These priorities are consistent with the Government of Canada's long-term economic plan to improve business competitiveness. For more information on the department, please visit www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
About the role
The Director General of Communications will lead a robust pan-western communications function within WD that works to:
- articulate narratives in a variety of areas (issue, project, program, cluster, etc.) to attract interest in the organization, demonstrate results, and link objectives to compelling results and outcomes;
- provide advice on latest communications trends, tools, technologies and approaches to engage with Canadians;
- monitor the government and public environment to gather and share intelligence, information, and assess its meaning and opportunity for WD;
- manage relationships in the nation's capital, and across the West, with government organizations at all levels, external stakeholders, communities, and partners; as well as,
- develop and deliver events and activities that advance the objectives of WD.
What you need to bring to the role
- You are a post-secondary graduate in communications, journalism, marketing, business administration or related field.
- You are proficient in both of Canada's Official Languages, French and English.
- You have experience leading a team and/or delivering a major initiative in a matrix or collaborative leadership environment.
- You bring a wealth of experience leading a comprehensive communications program involving, among others, physical events and initiatives, online presence, and related communications needs of program and policy initiatives.
- You have experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for high priority organizational initiatives.
- Finally, you demonstrate significant experience managing human and financial resources.
How to apply
WD is always on the lookout for amazing potential. If this sounds like your dream job, we want to hear from you.
Apply with your resume and cover letter by email to wd.careers-carriere.deo@canada.ca by Friday, November 16, 2018 quoting process number 18-WCO-EA-PSD-512.
Statement of merit criteria and conditions of employment
Position: Director General, Communications (EX-02)
Branch: Communications, Policy and Strategic Direction
Location: Edmonton, AB or Ottawa, ON
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Essential Qualifications
Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in communications, journalism, marketing, business administration or a field related to the duties of the position.
Official Language Proficiency:
- Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Experience at the executive level:
- Experience leading a team and/or delivering a major initiative in a matrix or collaborative leadership environment.
- Experience leading a comprehensive communications program involving, among others, physical events and initiatives, online presence, and related communications needs of program and policy initiatives.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for high priority organizational initiatives.
- Managing human and financial resources.
For the purposes of this selection process, experience is defined as gained through the full-time performance of the professional duties for a continuous period of 2 years or more.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada's priorities related to Western Economic Diversification Canada's mandate.
- Knowledge of the media environment for the federal government in Western Canada and the national media environment for Western Canada.
- Knowledge of regional economic development issues in the West.
- Knowledge of Government of Canada communications policies.
- Knowledge of innovative/ cutting edge communications techniques and tools/products.
Essential Qualifications Continued
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Create Vision and Strategy;
- Mobilize People;
- Uphold Integrity and Respect;
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change;
- Achieve Results;
- Effective oral communication skills; and
- Effective written communication skills
Assets:
- Experience managing the reputation of an organization or business entity.
- Experience in the delivery and implementation of internal and corporate organizational communications.
- Experience engaging with elected officials and their offices.
- Experience leading geographically disperse teams.
- In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates selfidentifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Secret Security Clearance
- Willingness to travel frequently.
- Willingness to work overtime frequently and on short notice.