English Writer

The Public and Corporate Affairs division of the Public, Legal and Corporate Affairs Branch is looking for an English Writer for a permanent position. The position is classified as an RÉ-05 ($68,641 to $91,072 per annum).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown Corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers as well as recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manager, Executive and Internal Communications Services, the English Writer prepares written content for NCC’s Executive and Internal Communications services, including the Chair of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other potential speakers. These include blog posts, Op-Eds, white papers, background materials, position papers, CEO communications with staff, speeches, remarks, talking points and accompanying PowerPoint presentations. The individual produces content that are coherent and articulate, contain consistent messaging, on subjects relevant to the NCC’s mandate and activities, for delivery to varied audiences, such as ministerial announcements, stakeholder groups, the public and NCC employees.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: A degree from a recognized university in English Literature, Political Science, Public Affairs, Journalism or Communications.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in each of the following areas:

Using methods, techniques and practices for the development of executive communications materials, speeches, remarks and talking points.

Planning and coordinating content from multiple stakeholders for concurrent projects.

Providing advice and guidance to senior management on plans, strategies, progress, risks and challenges related to the content and delivery of their communications materials, speeches, remarks or talking points.

Advanced computer skills and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

KNOWLEDGE

Of the NCC’s priorities, programs, and mandate.

Of trends and developments that could be of political interest for the NCC.

Of research and communication techniques.

ABILITIES

To revise, edit and adapt communications materials and speeches to different audiences (i.e. members of Parliament, associations, stakeholders, and the general public)

To work effectively with senior executives, the CEO and the Chair, as well as subject matter experts within various branches of the NCC.

To plan, prioritize and organize work in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.

To provide advice to internal clients and external stakeholders.

To communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Civility and Well-Being

Thinking things through - Innovating through analysis and ideas;

Working Effectively with Others – Relationships and Trust Building; and

Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented – Getting Things Done

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Possess or eligible to obtain secret security clearance

Linguistic profile: English essential

Position is in the National Capital Region. The candidate must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace (40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario);

All employees of the core public administration, including the NCC as a crown corporation are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

The NCC 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 in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group