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About the position
Work environmentThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said, the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong reputation in Canada and around the world.
The TSB is a small organization with approximately 240 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process to staff a 2-year term position and to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements, location, and security requirements.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day-to-day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regard to your candidacy and any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible, by contacting us at
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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The incumbent must be willing to work on-call and stand-by hours, evenings and weekends, as an additional resource.
Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice, when needed.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Degree from a recognized university in communications, journalism or another field relevant to the position.
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Experience in developing communications products for internal and external audiences, such as newsletters, outreach material, social media posts, etc.
Experience in monitoring and analyzing media and social media content in support of communications activities.
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Ability to prioritize
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to gather, analyze and summarize information from various sources
Ability to write communication products
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Judgment
Effective interpersonal skills
Dependability
Initiative
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Experience managing the social media accounts of a government organization
Experience in graphic design
Experience producing videos or multimedia material
Experience using marketing software
Participation in outreach activities
Experience providing logistical support and coordination for media events
Experience executing media relations plans and strategies
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Additional links
We invite you to watch this short video (2.5 minutes) to learn more about the online application process:
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