Internet Content & New Media Officer III

Locations: Winnipeg, Manitoba;

Wasagaming, Manitoba

Classification: PM-03 (existing resources - under review)

Salary: $54,676 to $58,912 (per annum/37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: December 4, 2009 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information

Reference Number: CAP09J-006858-000790

Selection Process Number: 20091113-PKS-MFU-OC-106

Employment Tenure: Permanent full-time position.

Vacancies: 2

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Parks Canada Agency

Who Can Apply:

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Persons who meet both of the following criteria:

* Open to: Members of the following Employment Equity group: visible minorities

* Winnipeg Position: Persons self identifying as a member of a visible minority group residing or employed in Winnipeg, MB, and within an 85 kilometer radius of Winnipeg, MB.

Wasagaming Position: Persons self identifying as a member of a visible minority group residing or employed in Wasagaiming, MB, and within a 350 kilometer radius of Wasagaming, MB, within Canadian territory.

The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada's Geographical Names of Canada website. For information on how to use this website visit http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/rd-ry-eng.htm.

Citizenship

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Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Language Proficiency

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Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.

English essential

Education

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* Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college with specialization in web design, computer science, communications, educational technology or other discipline relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

Experience

Experience in development, delivery and management of web communication products for multiple clients.

Experience in the quality control of a web site.

Experience applying research results and other information to improve effectiveness of web communications.

Experience in working in support of the development, review, approval and posting of web content.

Experience in project management.

Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment

* Organizational Needs which may apply for this position.

o Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: visible minorities

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to work at various locations as required.

Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

Possession of a valid Driver's license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid Driver's license within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.

Optional:

May require a pre-placement medical, as per the Isolated Post Policy. (in some remote locations)

Statement of Merit Criteria

Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.

Challenge

To develop, deliver and manage web communication products and content with staff groups to ensure information is timely, accurate, current and meets Parks Canada Agency standards and procedures.

To work with staff groups to conduct regular quality control procedures of the website to ensure ease of use and understanding for the website visitor in both official languages.

To research the latest trends and visitor use information to improve the profile, effectiveness and relevance of the website as a source of information and a mechanism for communication between Parks Canada staff, potential visitors to our Parks and National Historic Sites, and stakeholders.

To work with staff to explore and adopt new media technologies and approaches on the internet where appropriate.

To work with staff to develop the website as a mechanism to engage and improve Canadians appreciation for the relevance and importance of the National Parks and National Historic Sites within Manitoba and expand the public’s understanding and support for Parks Canada’s role in protecting and presenting these national treasures.

Additional Requirements / Comments

* Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet all the essential criteria and are within the area of selection. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

* Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities to self-identify in their application.

* The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Public Service Staff Relations 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.

Information to be provided:

You must provide the following information when submitting your application:

* Your résumé.

* A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

* Clearly indicate which location you are interested in.

* You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure

Important Messages

CANDIDATES MUST IDENTIFY IN DETAIL HOW THEY MEET ALL ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (AND ANY ASSET QUALIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE). FAILURE TO ADDRESS THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN THE CANDIDATE BEING SCREENED OUT. Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Questions regarding travel and relocation.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Apply Online

You must apply on-line. Hard copy applications (fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line, please fax your application to 1-877-209-0491 (include explanation).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Diana L. Iwanoczko

Human Resources, Manitoba Field Unit

Telephone: (204) 785-6062

E-mail: Diana.iwanoczko@pc.gc.ca

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