Career Opportunities: Regional Communications Officer, NCR (1576)

PSAC - AFPC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national union representing public sector workers is looking for a Regional Communications Officer in Ottawa. The successful candidate will provide communications support, manage campaigns, and engage members. Key qualifications include a diploma in communications and fluency in English and French. Excellent health benefits, vacation entitlements, and professional development support are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional growth support

Recreation allowance of $800 per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience in a communications role.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
• Ability to proofread documents in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications advice to the Regional Executive Vice-President.
• Support communications and campaigns within the region.
• Develop various communication materials for member engagement.

Skills

Digital media knowledge

Media relations

Communication strategy development

Bilingual communication (English/French)

Education

Post-secondary diploma in communications or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Regional Communications Officer, NCR (1576)

Position GlobalLinguistic Level: B2

Search Area: Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Who are we?

Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 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 front 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 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 employer.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three (3) weeks' vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• Recreation allowance of $800 per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP), the Regional Communications Officer provides communications advice and assistance to the REVP, and supports the communications, campaigns, media relations, and product development required to successfully implement the various activities of the region and engage its membership.

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 three years related experience. In lieu of a post-secondary diploma, prior experience in a communications role will be considered.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of digital media and social media platforms, including the ability to create appropriate content for those platforms and to use them effectively.
• 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 federal and provincial political systems.
• 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 or French or in both official languages (according to the position’s requirements).
• Ability to edit for style and length and proofread French and English documents.

Personal suitability

• High degree of initiative, tact and good judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to union principles and social justice.

What you need to know:

• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above. Federal Government valid SLE results can be used toward this. Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• 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 the internal career site.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet all the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by uploading a cover letter indicating it is a transfer request, on or before the closing date. Please also upload a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate “Yes” under “Employment Information”, in your candidate profile when requesting a transfer.

The objective of the PSAC's policy on Employment Equity is to achieve equality in the workplace for women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community people. The Employee Self-Identification Questionnaire is an important part of the PSAC’s Employment Equity Program. All of the individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential. The statistics gathered from this survey will assist the PSAC in obtaining an accurate profile of its current workforce, which will enable us to keep an up-to-date and progressive employment equity plan. 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 declaration on the Employment Equity Self-Declaration Questionnaire 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 (i.e. large print) or should you need more information or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email [e-mail].