Strategic Public Affairs Officer — Military Communications

Canadian Forces; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces Public Affairs Officers provide commanders and staff with advice on information and communication in military operations across tactical, operational and strategic levels.

PAOs lead media relations, develop communications products, inform audiences and uphold CAF transparency, with opportunities to deploy worldwide and work in English or French during training and operations.

Qualifications

• As this occupation focuses on communications, applicants should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in public affairs or journalism is an asset.
• Basic military officer qualification is required before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication efforts to support operations at tactical, operational and strategic levels.
• Advise on, plan for and execute media and community relations strategies.
• Coordinate with visual media specialists to produce imagery and tell the CAF story.
• Engage with internal and external audiences to maintain transparency.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, International Relations or Journalism

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces Public Affairs Officers provide commanders and staff with advice on information and communication in military operations across tactical, operational and strategic levels.

PAOs lead media relations, develop communications products, inform audiences and uphold CAF transparency, with opportunities to deploy worldwide and work in English or French during training and operations.