Communications Officer, Policy and Stakeholders Relations

Posting date: 2011-10-05

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Industry Canada. SCC is mandated to oversee and coordinate standardization in Canada and to provide leadership for Canada’s contribution to the work of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and other international forums.

As a key member of the Policy and Stakeholder Relations division, the incumbent will be responsible for providing communications and outreach support to the management and upkeep of standards incorporated into regulations and other related instruments. This includes the development and implementation of outreach strategies with regulators on the benefit, use and proper maintenance of standards referenced in federal and provincial/territorial regulations, national model codes and other related instruments.

The role involves:

• Researching the use of national, regional and international standards as these pertain to regulations and other related instruments
• Understanding the federal and provincial regulatory policies and guidance that provide the framework for incorporating standards by reference in regulations
• Managing information, systems and tools used to communicate and liaise with key federal and provincial regulators who currently use standards or who may consider standards as a choice of instrument when developing new regulations
• Providing advice and recommendations on approaches and mechanisms required to raise awareness about the value of using standards in regulations with key user groups.
• Developing and using appropriate communication and outreach tools to communicate and engage regulators.
• Liaising with standards development organizations to discuss options and approaches to the maintenance of national, regional and international standards
• The ability to think strategically, coordinate activities among stakeholders, write guidance documents, training material and other communications and outreach materials as well as support SCC programs and services through a team-based, matrix model.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant field including public communications, journalism and public administration;
• Experience in project management;
• Experience in developing/maintaining/updating regulations;
• Experience in using databases; and
• Experience in drafting and presenting communications, training and outreach materials .

Behavioral Competencies

• The ability to work in a team-based environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders;
• Flexibility in managing a range of tasks and responding to multiple shifting priorities (well-organized and responsive);
• Professionalism, sound judgment and tact;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Attention to detail;
• Demonstrated reputation for achieving results and meeting deadlines (reputation for consistency and reliability).

Technical Competencies

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the mandate and role of the Standards Council of Canada
• Knowledge of the issues and trends in Canada’s standardization environment
• Knowledge of the international standardization environment
• Knnowledge of Canadian government policies and practices.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to organize tasks and define priorities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Preparing presentations
• Project management

Language

• Oral fluency in both official languages preferred but not required. Written and spoken fluency in English essential.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their résumé to the attention of Director, Human Resources, Standards Council of Canada at: [email protected]. The SCC subscribes to the principles of employment equity.