POSITION TITLE

Communications Officer
(Strategic Policy and Public Affairs Sector)

Screening Criteria

Education: University degree in communications, or in a related discipline, or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.

Experience:

• Experience in writing, revising, editing and proofreading various documents;
• Experience in assisting the development, production and distribution of various communications products such as: reports, speeches, pamphlets, information sheets, internal communications announcements, video;
• Experience in writing for the Web; and
• Experience coordinating web projects and publishing on the Internet.

Selection Criteria

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of FINTRAC’s mandate and activities; and
• Knowledge of the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada.

Abilities / Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to write in a clear, logical and concise manner;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to make presentations in front of small groups; and
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe or other graphic design products to generate documents.

Personal suitability:

• Integrity and ethics;
• Effective interpersonal relationships;
• Teamwork and cooperation;
• Client service oriented;
• Attention to detail; and
• Initiative.

Notes:

As an employer committed to a diverse workforce, we encourage candidates in designated groups - women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities - to apply and self-identify on their application.

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise us of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

If you went to school outside of Canada, you must include proof of Canadian equivalency for your diplomas and/or certificates. For more information on obtaining equivalencies, visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials web site at: http://www.cicic.ca/.