Officer, CommunicationsCity of Ottawa / Ville d'Ottawa • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Officer, Communications
City of Ottawa / Ville d'Ottawa
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
À propos
Department: Public Info & Media Relations
Service: Corporate Communications Service
Branch: Creative Services Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $75, $91,345.80 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 02/03/2026
Job Summary
The mandate of Public Information and Media Relations (PIMR) is to ensure communications efforts are aligned with the City's priorities and plans while providing strategic communications advice and support to the programs, services and initiatives of the corporation. PIMR delivers strategic communications by: aligning and integrating communications initiatives across the corporation with a focus on graphic design; leveraging new and innovative information channels and technologies, e.g., social media and rich media (video); supporting Council and departments with legislative and policy communications; and managing the City's emergency communications in support of the Office of Emergency Management.
You are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of comprehensive public education, awareness and corporate communications initiatives and events.
Education And Experience
Completion of university degree in communications, journalism or public relations, or related field
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing and/or media relations, including recent experience in the field of rich media
KNOWLEDGE
Effective use of rich media for communications
Effective communication tactics and techniques using traditional and web-based channels
Trends in communications industry and approaches
Microsoft Office and related software such as Adobe InDesign suite, including After Effects
Familiarity working in a MAC environment
Photography and videography
Local and current events
Media process
Municipal government
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
Effective verbal and writing (including editing) communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise with graphic artists, printers, translators, advertising agencies, etc.
Ability to propose, develop and implement communication plans and tactics
Ability to be creative and think logically
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Ability to work with senior management and elected officials
Excellent photography and/or videography skills
Demonstrates good judgment, tact, discretion, diplomacy, creativity and initiative
Positive attitude
Self-motivated
Organized and dependable
Interest in current events and public affairs
What You Need To Know
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: ) at , extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc- .
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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