Graphic Arts Technician

Employment and Social Development Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada in Edmonton, Alberta seeks a Graphic Arts Technician within the Alberta RCMP Strategic Communications Unit. The role provides in-house graphic design, photography services, and support for communications products across divisional priorities.

You will use Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office to design print and digital materials, ensure branding standards, and collaborate with internal and external clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in photography and/or graphic design from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Recent experience (within the last two years) using desktop publishing software including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to plan, design and produce print and digital material.
• Experience applying corporate branding standards to a variety of print and digital products.
• Experience in photography using tools like DSLR cameras and lighting techniques.
• Experience in working with internal or external clients.

Responsibilities

• The Graphic Arts Technician provides professional in-house graphic design services by developing communication products that support divisional priorities.
• Delivers photography services and provides specialized technical support for select investigations and operations.

Skills

Writing ability

Oral communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Diploma/degree in photography and/or graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-K-EDM-COMMS-150063

Location
Edmonton(Alberta)

Salary
$66,559 to $75,472

Level
GT-03-SP-GTC-03

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
The Alberta RCMP Strategic Communications Unit is a fast-paced, work environment where no two days look the same! The unit provides communications assistance to all levels of the Alberta RCMP including all units and detachments. The 24 positions in the unit provide a wide range of services for both internal and external audiences including media relations, social media management, strategic advice, crisis communications, communications planning, web support, video productions, and graphic design.Part of the Digital Media Group within the Strategic Communications Unit, the Graphic Arts Technician provides professional in-house graphic design services by developing communication products that support divisional priorities. The role also delivers photography services and provides specialized technical support for select investigations and operations.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff a position on a indeterminate basis in Edmonton, Alberta, and create a pool of qualified candidates. The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment) within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

RCMP Top Secret Security ClearanceThose selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.
The process requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc. In accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat(TBS) Directive on Security Screening, effective January6, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requirement for a TopSecret clearance. Please note that while a Top Secretclearance is not required at the time of application, allconditions of employment, including security clearance,must be met prior to appointment and maintained forthe duration of employment in the position.Please refer to the TBS Directive on Security Screeningfor more information: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32805#annA1

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
• Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft) and up to and including remote locations).
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material
• Willingness and ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

• A diploma or degree in photography and/or graphic design from a recognized post-secondary institution.*
  *Proof of education will be required prior to appointmentCandidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. See Degree equivalency link below.

EXPERIENCE

• Ex1 – Recent** and significant*** experience using desktop publishing software including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint) to plan, design and produce print and digital material.
• **Recent experience signifies within the last two (2) years.
• ***Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with approximately two (2) years of experienceEx2 – Experience applying corporate branding standards to a variety of print and digital products.
• Ex3 – Experience in photography using tools like DSLR cameras and various lighting techniques.
• Ex4 – Experience in working with internal or external clients

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of digital media platforms including social media and video conferencing applications

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task workload
• Ability to work independently

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others.
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working and producing graphic design products in a policing environment
• Experience designing products for the Government of Canada and adhering to branding standards

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.