WHAT YOU NEED TO NOTE:

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.
Who can apply? Persons currently employed by the federal government whose substantive is at the IS-4/5 level/REG5.
The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.
CNSC employees can work some mix between in-office and from a telework location. Physical onsite presence at our Ottawa office at 280 Slater will be required on various days throughout the month.
We encourage applicants that reside in the National Capital Region to apply.
The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Strategic Communications Directorate is looking for communications advisors. We are a busy, close-knit and social team in a smaller, arms-length agency. What makes us unique is that we are also communication regulators, as outlined in REGDOC-3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure. Public information is a key element of nuclear safety; we require our licensees to develop and implement information programs to keep their communities up-to-date on their operations. We oversee and evaluate their compliance, using our communications expertise to help regulate the nuclear industry.
Our team is looking for communications professionals who have federal government experience in one or more of the following areas: strategic, issues-based communications, corporate/internal communications, and/or regulatory communications/media relations.. Additional experience in digital communications (web and social media) and creative and production will be considered an asset.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor´s degree from a recognized university in communications, journalism, or public affairs or an equivalent combination of education (minimum college diploma), experience and relevant job knowledge.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual Imperative (BBB). If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess Here.

EXPERIENCE:

• Providing federal government analysis, strategic communications advice and recommendations to client/partners and senior management.
• Leading the development and implementation of communication strategies, plans and tools for complex communication priorities.
• Building and managing client relationships.
• Project managing the communication lifecycle using strategic thinking and careful planning, ensuring successful implementation and evaluation.
• Developing and/or overseeing the production of a wide range of communications products and activities.
• Writing, developing and project managing a variety of communications products.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Government of Canada expectations and priorities from Privy Council Office and Treasury Board Secretariat.
• Government of Canada communications-related policies and procedures.
• Communications programs such as media relations, internal communications, advertising, outreach, web and social media. Awareness of best practices within each program.
• Preparation of communications plans and strategies in response to a variety of communication opportunities and issues.
• Communications best practices and trends and how they help an organization meet its mandate

ASSET QUALIFICATION:

• Experience working in a science-based organization
• Experience working in a regulatory body
• Experience working with senior management or Executive Team members
• Experience managing issues, including media responses
• Experience in digital communications (web and social media) and creative and production
• Understanding and ability to write for different audiences and platforms, both short and long-form (i.e., social media, web content, information sheets, key messages, media responses, news releases, internal briefing notes, etc.), prioritizing plain language to facilitate understanding.

Please refer the Job description for details