Career Opportunities: Communications Officer - Media (1613)

PSAC - AFPC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Ottawa is seeking a Communications Officer - Media to manage strategic communications and media relations. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in communications with at least seven years of related experience. Strong bilingual skills (English and French) are required. This role offers a competitive salary of $108,837 to $122,492 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance)

Three weeks’ vacation

$800 per year recreation allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years related experience, preferably with a labour or political organization.
• Ability to edit and proofread documents in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic communications and media relations for PSAC.
• Develop communication materials to mobilize members into action.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Communication strategies

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, or journalism

Job description

Career Opportunities: Communications Officer - Media (1613)

Branch: Communications, Education and Human Rights Branch

Employment Type: Term up to one (1) year

Global Linguistic Level: C1

Salary: $108,837 to $122,492 + $1,798.58 Bilingual Allowance

Category of applicants: Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date: 11/10/2025

Who are we?

Founded in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 250,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the forefront of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights. Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid employees may have their own dedicated workstations).
• Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by the employer. Defined benefit pension plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness. Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• $800 per year recreation allowance.

Primary Responsibility:

The Communications Officer - Media plays a key role in managing PSAC's strategic communications, media relations and crisis management, working closely with PSAC's communications team.

What you will bring to the table:

Education/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 edit for style and length and proofread French and English documents.
• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.

Personal suitability

• High degree of initiative, tact, discretion and sound political judgment.

What you need to know:

• Second language level indicated above is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process. However, valid federal government SLE results can be used toward this.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through HRMS.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by submitting an application on or before the closing date. Please upload a cover letter indicating that you are requesting a transfer as well as a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate “Yes” under “Employment Information”.

Employment Equity at PSAC is focused on five groups: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you belong to one or more of these groups, please consider responding to the voluntary employment equity section of the online application. All individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential. In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.

False declarations will be taken seriously and may prompt an investigation or further actions, as necessary. Please contact [e-mail] to obtain this questionnaire in an alternate format (e.g., large print), should you need more information, or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.

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