Strategic Public Affairs Officer - Global Military Ops

Canadian Forces; Quebec; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) seeks Military Public Affairs Officers to advise commanders on information use and to lead public affairs in military operations. Training starts in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, with English or French instruction, then language and public affairs courses at Gatineau.

PAOs may deploy worldwide, supporting operations and humanitarian missions. Direct entry options exist, with initial basic officer training and on-the-job training following basic training.

Qualifications

• Must excel in either or both official languages.
• Basic Military Officer Qualification is required before being assigned.
• Experience in public affairs, public relations or journalism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication efforts for Canadian and multinational military operations.
• Identify, capture and analyze all-source media coverage to inform planning.
• Advise on and execute media and community relations strategies to promote CAF awareness.
• Lead visual media teams to capture and produce compelling imagery for CAF storytelling.
• Plan and lead media operations and digital engagement for CAF communications.
• Uphold CAF ethics: trust of the organization, government, and Canadians.

Education

University degree in Communications/Public Relations/International Relations or Journalism

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) seeks Military Public Affairs Officers to advise commanders on information use and to lead public affairs in military operations. Training starts in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, with English or French instruction, then language and public affairs courses at Gatineau.

PAOs may deploy worldwide, supporting operations and humanitarian missions. Direct entry options exist, with initial basic officer training and on-the-job training following basic training.