Communications Officer (Anticipatory)

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ottawa seeks a Communications Officer to support its communications programs and manage various initiatives. The position involves drafting communications products, conducting research, and assisting with inquiries from media and the public. Candidates should have a degree in communications or a relevant field, along with experience in digital communications and strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Paid Training

Public service health, dental, and vision insurance

35-hour standard work week

Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation

Free on-site fitness facilities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• A degree in communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience drafting and editing communications.
• Experience in digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Support communications programs aligned with PPS mandate.
• Manage communications inventory and client orders.
• Assist with media and social media inquiries.

Skills

Drafting, writing and editing communications products

Digital communications

Research and providing communications advice

Building and maintaining relationships

Education

Degree in communications or relevant field

Job description

Communications Officer (Anticipatory)

Reference number : PPS25J-050300-000022

Selection process number : 25-PPS-SPP-225 Parliamentary Protective Service - Corporate Communications

Ottawa(Ontario)

69,040 to $90,849 (This position is at the PSA-06 group and level and the annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week)

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 8 August 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Please note that all answers (or cover letters) submitted must be original work; plagiarism of any kind, including responses generated by AI, is strictly prohibited, and may result in disqualification from the application process.

Duties

• The Communications Officer provides support and coordination for communications programs and services to support PPS’ mandate, in particular the dissemination of protection and security related information externally (to the public, parliamentary precinct) and internally (PPS staff and PPS management).

More specifically, the Communications Officer will :

Conduct research and advise the Deputy Chief and Communications Advisor on advertising, promotions, publishing, booths, contracts, and translations.

Align communication plans with PPS priorities; recommend and implement approved strategies.

Manage and track communications inventory for audits, client orders, and usage trends; recommend reorder schedules.

Serve as main contact for booking displays, booths, and outreach equipment; manage inventory and repairs.

Support mandatory reporting and internal communications initiatives.

Assist with responses to executive, parliamentary, media, and social media inquiries.

Maintain financial tracking for planned and actual purchases.

Help develop tools, processes, and procedures to support divisional work.

Contribute to select projects, initiatives, and reporting tasks.

Support implementation of PPS policies and programs.

Foster strong vendor relationships; review and approve invoices with proof of performance.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer :

Paid Training

Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans

35-hour standard work week

Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation

Free on-site fitness facilities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Centrally located in downtown Ottawa

Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or pre-qualified candidates to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis. The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis within the PPS and other organisations.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION :

A degree from a recognized university in communications or in any other field relevant to the position OR a combination of education, training and / or experience.

EXPERIENCE :

E1 - Experience drafting, writing and editing communications products.

E2 - Experience in the digital communications.

E3 - Experience in conducting research and providing communications advice and support.

E4 - Experience in building and maintaining relationships with internal clients / partners / stakeholders.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS :

AE1 - Experience in delivering, monitoring and evaluating internal and external multi-media communications.

AE2 - Experience in the coordination and review of translations.

AE3 - Experience in dealing with multiple priorities and projects and working under tight deadlines and with changing priorities within a fast-paced and unique organizational context.

AE4 - Experience in one or more of the following fields :

Media monitoring and analysis;

Social networks;

Website – Webmaster;

Events.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative(CCC / CCC)

To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting : .

COMPETENCIES :

C1 - Teamwork and Collaboration

C2 - Thinking Skills

C3 - Client Service Orientation

C4 - Communication

C5 - Leadership

OTHER COMPENTENCIES :

C6 – Attention to details

C7 – Self-Management

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Ability and willingness to work on short notice and overtime to meet operational needs.

Conditions of employment

You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes :

a loyalty assessment;

law enforcement verifications;

credit and financial verifications;

a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and / or drug use;

personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.

you must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and photographed.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Please visit PPS web site under Careers >

Opportunities or at for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.

We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.

We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.

All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

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Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application.

You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.

Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.