Prairies Economic Development Canada is a branch of the Government of Canada, but we are headquartered and located in the Prairies. In Manitoba, we have people on the ground in Winnipeg, Brandon and Thompson. We serve local businesses and communities in building our economy. We are client-focused and passionate about working with local businesses to realize their dreams.
PrairiesCan is committed to inclusivity and removing barriers at every stage of the hiring and working experience. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the process, please contact Jamie Warywoda by email at . The information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
You will be part of a team that holds communicating and connecting in high regard. You will collaborate with various teams – both internal and external – and have a big impact on countless projects that build our economy. One day, you may be putting together stories and presentations that pull at heartstrings; the next you may be called upon to give advice on a complicated file. You will plan events that sparkle and design communications strategies that inspire and engage. You will be busy, supported, respected and in excellent company.
PrairiesCan is one of Western Canada’s best employers because we believe that when we support our people and each other, we can give the very best to our clients. This is an innovative workplace, and we make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. At PrairiesCan, we care about what we can accomplish as a team, and we also care about each other. We consistently rank as a top federal department in employee engagement. To sustain this high-performing culture, we hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We want to achieve great results for Canadians and we want to be the best at what we do.
PrairiesCan fosters a corporate culture that values the diversity of its employees, where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole selves to the workplace because we recognize that the success of the department depends on the success of everyone who works here. The department has a proud history of showing positive results in the Government of Canada’s Public Service Employee Surveys.
PrairiesCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit- stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. Our employees are well-equipped with modern tools and technology to empower them to excel in their roles and drive success.
The intent is to staff one indeterminate position based in Winnipeg. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual). It may also be used to staff positions with various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed by other federal government departments.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter
Education:
• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Notes:
1. Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor’s degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.
2. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.
Experience:
• Experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of senior official, public and internal events
• Experience in researching and writing a variety of communications products (for example, speaking points for senior officials, and/or news releases, and/or media lines, and/or media scans, and/or feature articles, and/or material for web and social media) in a deadline driven environment.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and diverse communities.
• Experience in developing communications plans and strategies in support of departmental priorities and initiatives.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of regional economic development issues in Western Canada.
Competencies:
• Working effectively with others
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Thinking things through
• Communicate in oral and written form
Ability:
• Ability to strategically assess important issues and provide advice and recommendations on communication products.
Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.
Operational Requirements:
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Reliability Security Clearance
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.
Information on employment equity
TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.