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Would you like to combine a love of writing, public relation and communications with a passion for the outdoors and national parks?
The Public Relations and Communication Officer plans, develops and delivers field unit public relations and communications products, activities and services to engage the public, partners and stakeholders in the understanding, appreciation and support of the natural, cultural and heritage of National Parks and National Historic Sites. They also provide communications planning/strategy and professional support in areas such as: writing and editing; media relations; social media and web content development; event planning and co-ordination; stakeholder relations and engagement; public outreach; and photography and video work, including editing.
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
If you have a passion for wildlife in protected mountain environments, come live and work in Jasper National Park and explore the extraordinary peaks, rivers, and trails. We offer a work life balance that will enable you to spend your free time hiking, biking, skiing, camping or just absorbing the natural splendour of one of Canada’s most dramatic landscapes. Be part of a dedicated team, working to protect and restore our national parks and historic sites, now and for generations to come.
Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
💰 Pension and retirement benefits
🩺Health and dental benefits
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
📈 Transfer and promotion opportunities
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service
The results of this process will be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the PM-04 group and level, in the Jasper Field Unit such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized college or university with specialization in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or other discipline relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience writing and editing communications products such as news releases, newsletters, blogs, web content, social media content, speaking points, briefing notes, response letters, speeches/speaking notes and backgrounders.
• Experience researching, developing and delivering on communication strategies and plans related to public communications and media relations.
• Experience providing strategic and operational communications and media relations advice to management.
• Experience planning and coordinating logistics for special events such as news conferences or government announcements.
• Experience working with and developing relationships with media in Canada.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in training and/or supervising team members.
• Experience in emergency/crisis communications.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Parks Canada, its mandate, corporate orientation, objectives and programs.
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of communication tools and techniques including planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of external issues and trends that have an impact on external relations.
• Knowledge of the federal legislation, policies and guidelines governing communications.
ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and with images or video.
• Ability to analyze documents/reports, assess the communications implications and make recommendations.
• Ability to deliver products, services and advice in communications, particularly as it relates to media relations, high-visibility issues and web-based communications.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, to multi-task and to work under time-sensitive conditions.
• Ability to draft communications materials and co-ordinate approvals.
• Ability to plan and organize the logistics associated with special events, such as news conferences, press briefings, stakeholder meetings, Ministerial and/or other VIP events.
• Ability to interact with various levels of government, including Indigenous organizations in developing relationships and agreements, and in decision-making.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Exercises sound judgment
• Personally connects with people
• Demonstrates integrity
• Strives for excellence
ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Government of Canada’s Communications Policy.
ASSET ABILITIES:
• Ability to develop content from diverse sources into pre-determined formats.
• Ability to edit and incorporate multimedia content into communication products.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be willing to work overtime.
• You will be required to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your delegated manager. Compensation will be as prescribed in the Terms and Conditions of Employment applicable to you.
• You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of the duties.
• You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• You may be required to wear a uniform while performing your duties. In this case, Parks Canada will provide you with the uniforms you require in accordance with the Parks Canada Uniform Policy.
Reliability Status security clearance - You are required to obtain and maintain this security level throughout this employment at Parks Canada Agency. Details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.
You will be required to possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
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
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).
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To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.
The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.
In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.