Graphic Designer

Internal/External

Division: Public Affairs and Corporate Communications

City: Ottawa, ON

Type of position: hybrid

Job Term: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Union/Non: IAM Local 3011

Competition: 24-70

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a national union representing over 70,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team at our National Office in Ottawa.

PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities.

All qualified candidates will be considered; however, in support of achieving a diversified workforce we encourage applications for this opportunity from candidates belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), peoples of colour or persons with a disability. Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate who, at the time of application, voluntarily indicates being part of these groups.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Under the direction of the Director, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, and the supervision of the Team Lead Public Affairs, the Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visual assets that support the union’s advocacy, campaigns, and member engagement efforts. The Graphic Designer develops the overall layout and production of design ensuring they align with the union’s mission, communication strategies and plans.

Primary responsibilities:

Create and maintain brand consistency across the Institute's campaigns and products using the Visual Identity Guide.
Create engaging design concepts and images, including, but not limited to social media graphics, infographics, posters, newsletters, email templates, website pages, reports, and event materials to support the Institute’s communication strategies.
Ensure all visuals assets align with the union’s branding and messaging guidelines, maintaining a cohesive look across platforms.
Work with other departments, including communications, public affairs, and research teams, to ensure designs are timely, relevant, and support broader union objectives.
Adapt visual content to suit various audiences (e.g., members, allies, government officials) and convey messages effectively across platforms and mediums.
Participate in the production of the Institute’s products and campaigns including, but not limited to, researching costs, liaising with suppliers, developing and meeting/enforcing production schedules, completing purchase orders, and reviewing printers’ proofs.
Work with constituent body executives to ensure consistent branding and access to design files.
Present designs to stakeholders, incorporate changes recommended by the stakeholders into the final design and review designs for errors before printing or publishing them.
Assist in the preparation and execution of campaigns including formatting and proofreading, creating mock-ups, designing the lay-out of various assets, and evaluating campaigns.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with staff and other stakeholders.
May be requested to perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Education / Experience:

Completion of a relevant three-year community college program; and
Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in print and digital graphic design; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language requirement:

Fluency in both French and English is preferred

Skills and experience required:

Advanced knowledge of graphic design and related software
Good knowledge of digital communications as it relates to graphic design
Good knowledge of the Institute’s organization, structure and administrative practices
Ability to establish priorities between competing projects and manage workload to adhere to deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal contacts

Compensation Package

Salary Range: $85,647 to $107,060 (G5)
Group Benefits: Health, Dental, life Insurance and disability Insurance
Pension Plan: Defined Benefits
Vacation: 4 weeks per year, plus other generous paid leave
Paid Time Off: December 27th to 31st

Note

Preference will be given in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the IAM Local 3011 bargaining unit.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by email to staffingofficer@pipsc.ca, no later than 4:00 pm (Est) December 3, 2024. Please include Competition #24-70 in the subject line.

Submit a cover letter and resume tailored to the qualifications outlined in the job posting. Your documents should include specific examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this position, as your application will be evaluated based solely on the information provided.

If you require accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact us with your details. Our Staffing team will respond within 48 hours, and all information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting from the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.