Salary:
$86,018 - $96,811, plus $1,421.49 Bilingual Allowance
Employment type:
Term up to one year
Location:
Ottawa Headquarters
Closing Date:
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:30 EST
English requirements:
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
French requirements:
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Search area:
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number:
9020-0014A-015
Branch/Section
DO NOT USE Membership Programs Branch
Group
Unifor 2025
Classification:
Band 11
Purpose of position:
The Communications Officer offers a broad range of advisory and supports communications services to the PSAC.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field is required, with a minimum of seven years related experience. Prior experience working with a labour or political organization will be considered.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
- Knowledge of union and social issues;
- Knowledge of issues affecting the union movement and PSAC members;
- Knowledge of government decision-making and of the Canadian political system;
- Knowledge of media relations including the ability to establish a working relationship with and influence members of the media.
Abilities:
- Ability to assess and analyze in order to develop appropriate communication strategies;
- Ability to conceptualize and design a variety of communication materials;
- Ability to strategize in order to mobilize members into action;
- Ability to plan and organize in order to meet deadlines;
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and French;
- Ability to edit for style and length and proofread French and English documents.
Personal suitability:
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A detailed job description is available on our website: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac or on the attached document
The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. We encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups.