SP-09 Senior Public Affairs Advisor - #380529

The CRA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment with a diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. It starts with the hiring process. To find out more about the CRA's actions in support of Employment Equity (EE), diversity and inclusion (DI), and read testimonials from our employees and executives, please visit the following CRA web sites: Employment equity, diversity and inclusion and Our workforce testimonials - Canada.ca.

We encourage you to complete the EEDI Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE and/or DI staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EEDI staffing questionnaire for your EEDI information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments using the EE and/or DI staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.

CRA prioritizes diversity and inclusion and is firmly committed to providing a diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve. CRA's National Employment Equity (EE) Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate EE gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments/staffing actions over six months made through this process. The CRA has introduced the requirement for on-site presence including hybrid work models where employees are required to work on-site at a CRA-approved location a minimum of two days per week or 40% of their regular monthly work schedule. A number of individual and group exceptions to on-site presence may be granted based on individual situations and the nature of the work being performed. Work arrangement agreements and specific circumstances may be discussed with the manager at the time of hiring.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking seasoned communicators who are used to working under pressure to provide communication advice and develop products for various high profile initiatives and strategies for mitigating issues to join our team as Senior Public Affairs Advisors (SP-09). As one of the largest Government of Canada departments with more than 60,000 employees across Canada, the CRA provides employees with an opportunity to work on a variety of fascinating files at a fast pace with lots of opportunity to gain new experiences. We anticipate having various jobs to fill in strategic communications that will allow you to learn on a variety of interesting and engaging topics.

Come work for the CRA, one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada!

The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

To view the complete work description click here: SP0346. If you cannot access the link, you may contact the person/email listed at the bottom of the notice to obtain a copy of the work description.

Who can apply

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad.

AND eligible veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members

Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Virtual reporting may be possible, if operational requirements permit.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as the closing date and time on this notice of job opportunity may change.

We may give preference to the first 100 candidates who meet the staffing requirements to apply. Additional candidates may be considered as needed. If you are considered further, we will notify you in writing of the next step in this staffing process.

Essential staffing requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

Education

A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience may serve as an alternative to a degree from a recognized postsecondary institution.

Experience

Have recent experience* in:

• Experience *providing strategic communications advice and recommendations on complex ** files to senior management***;
• Experience * developing and implementing communications plans or strategies
• Experience* writing a variety of communications products for a public audience or for employees of an organization, such as, but not limited to, news releases, media lines, social media posts, articles, internal communications, and web content;
• Experience * working collaboratively with client or partner to build and maintain relationships in order to achieve common goals.

*Experience is normally associated with the performance of these functions as part of the major job duties accomplished for a period of not less than twenty four (24) cumulative months within the last five (5) years.

**Complex files include characteristics such as the following: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, impacting several partners or stakeholders or that could yield potential for significant media or employee interest.

*** Senior management is defined as Director level or above, generally two supervisory levels above your position.

Asset staffing requirements

We may use the following asset staffing requirements later on in the process.

• Experience supervising a project team or working group to deliver communications products;
• Experience in using data/research to formulate communications advice or develop communications products;
• Experience in media relations, issues management, crisis communications or other relevant public affairs functions;
• Experience in consultation and stakeholder engagement;
• Experience in evaluating communication tactics and communications products.

You must upload your education credentials in the education section of your candidate profile and submit all required documents by the closing date and time of this poster. Failure to do so can result in your application not being considered further.

Conditions of employment

• Security clearance : Reliability and Secret
• Willingness to work overtime

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.

Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. All information will be kept confidential.

For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate.

Minimum and essential

The minimum and essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. Asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. You will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.

• Performance validation
• Second Language Evaluation
• Ability to identify issues and provide comprehensive strategic advice to senior management
• Ability to develop strategic communication plans.
• Ability to develop communication products for different platforms
• Ability to synthesize complex information gathered from various sources
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to effectively communicate orally

Asset staffing requirements which may be included:

• Qualifications
• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Judgement
• Dependability
• Employment Equity

We may limit the number of candidates to be considered further in this staffing process by using a top-down approach to select candidates with the best results achieved on any of the assessments.

We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.

CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.

Information regarding the status of your application will be communicated via the candidate profile on the CRA Careers site. We strongly encourage you to verify the email address attached to your profile and to check your messages regularly for any updates.

Email address: ***********@cra-arc.gc.ca