Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field is required, with a minimum of five 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 communicate orally and in writing in English and French;
• Ability to edit for style and length and proofread French and English documents.

Personal suitability:

Note: We are currently offering two Communications Officer positions: one indeterminate position posted as competition number 0200-0005A-017 and one term position posted as competition number 9020-0018A-017. Please indicate the competition number for which you are applying.