Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer IV

Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer IV Reference number: CAP24J-100295-000039 Selection process number: 2024-CAP-SNWT-EA-IND-041 Parks Canada - Southwest Northwest Territories Field Unit Fort Smith (Northwest Territories) PM-04 Indeterminate $79,076 to $85,449 (Plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances) For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the Closing date: 18 July 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Important messages We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Duties You’ll never get bored. Communications here includes a mix of a lot of things: majestic bison, wild rivers, spectacular mountains, incredible environmental and cultural landscapes, tremendous conservation projects, winter roads, blazing forest fires, and building connections and telling stories - to name a few. Your passion for nature and the great outdoors, coupled with a love of writing, communications, and connecting with people will lead the way. You’ll work together with other team members to showcase the four parks and the great work our colleagues do to local, national, and global audiences. You’ll work together to develop and plan communications, collaboration tools, and strategies. And, you’ll take the lead on media relations and communications activities. Your curiosity and interest in people’s stories will help you build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders like media representatives, Indigenous nations and organizations, common interest groups, and local governments. You have experience pitching stories to media, proactively managing issues, and planning special events. You are a creative writer and thinker and have superior written and verbal communication skills. Writing quality news releases, science-related content, and media lines are where your skills truly shine. Work environment If your curiosity leads you to the most spectacular places and on adventures of a lifetime, working here fits into your story. The parks in the Southwest Northwest Territories Field Unit have outstanding landscapes and plenty of opportunities for trying things you’ve maybe never done before. ? Flying above epic landscapes in a small bush plane? That will happen here. ? Walking across salt flats, unearthly boulder fields, and through extensive karst and cave networks? You got it. ? Canoeing down wild rivers through the deepest canyons in Canada? Better start practicing. ? Building authentic connections to each park by experiencing the land alongside local Dene and Metis folks? A guarantee. You’ll work as part of an External Relations team that provides new media, marketing, design, communications, and stakeholder engagement support for the Southwest Northwest Territories Field Unit (SWNWT FU). The field unit includes FOUR remarkable parks in Southern NWT and northern Alberta: Nahanni National Park Reserve, Nááts'ihch'oh National Park Reserve, Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, and Wood Buffalo National Park. You’ll work primarily in an office environment but can expect multi-day work travel and one or two multi-day backcountry fieldwork trips per year into any of the four parks. This is a job for lovers of adventure. You’ll be based in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, a community of 2,500 people. Fort Smith is connected to southern Canada by a year-round paved highway and is nestled on the eastern Alberta-NWT border. Major cities like Edmonton are a 13-hour drive away, while Yellowknife is a seven-hour drive north. The town is in Treaty 8 territory and the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples of Salt River First Nation, Smith's Landing First Nation, and the Northwest Territory Metis Nation. The community is around 50% Indigenous peoples and 50% non-Indigenous people. It’s a very recreation-oriented community, with hiking trails, a cross country ski club, a snowboarding hill, a golf course, superb kayaking and paddling venues on the Slave River and in Wood Buffalo National Park, which is a 20-minute drive to the southwest. Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for protecting and presenting the outstanding natural and cultural resources found throughout Canada. We do this through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites across Canada. Intent of the process The results of this process may be used to fill an anticipatory future vacancy for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate. Positions to be filled: 1 Information you must provide Your résumé. In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) ESSENTIAL EDUCATION ? Graduation with a degree or diploma from a college or university with a specialization in a field relevant to the position (e.g. communications, public relations, or journalism, etc.) OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in a field related to the position. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE ? Experience collaborating with team members, staff, communities, partners, and stakeholders to attain mutually beneficial objectives; ? Experience researching, analyzing, developing, and delivering communications and media relations strategies and plans; ? Experience working with and developing relationships with media in Canada; ? Experience planning and coordinating logistics for special events like news conferences or government announcements; ? Experience writing and editing communications products like news releases, web content, social media, speaking points, backgrounders, newsletters, and pitches. If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications) ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE ? Experience in emergency or crisis communications; ? Experience working effectively with Indigenous communities and/or organizations; ? Experience or training in Incident Command System (ICS) or as a Fire or Hazardous Conditions Information Officer. The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job) English essential KNOWLEDGE ? Knowledge of a broad spectrum of communication media tools and techniques; ? Knowledge of Treaty, Indigenous title, and cooperative management principles, practices, and issues that could have an impact upon external relations in this field unit; ? Knowledge of external issues and trends that impact stakeholder relations, partner engagement, public relations, and communications. ABILITIES ? Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ? Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team; ? Ability to analyze issues and opportunities, assess implications, and develop creative solutions; ? Ability to plan and prioritize work, manage conflicting priorities and work under time-sensitive conditions; ? Ability to effectively build relationships, and engage and consult with stakeholders, especially Indigenous organizations; ? Ability to draft and deliver communication products, services, and advice, particularly as it relates to media relations and high-visibility issues; ? Ability to plan and organize the logistics of special events like news conferences, community engagement sessions and Ministerial visits. PERSONAL SUITABILITIES ? Personally connects with people ? Exercises sound judgment ? Strives for excellence ? Makes things happen ? Demonstrates integrity ? Communicates effectively The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job) ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE ? Knowledge of the federal legislation, policies, and guidelines related to partnering and communications; ? Knowledge of the news media in Canada; ? Knowledge of Parks Canada’s mandate, objectives, and programs as they relate to the External Relations function. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ? Willingness to reside in an isolated post; ? Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required; ? Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required; ? Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations, and by various means of transportation. Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance Other information 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. Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. 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. Tips for applicants: ? Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and 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. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. 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.