Title: Communications Officer #4 (42-04)
Location: Communications Unit, Political Action & Education Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 3P8
Reporting to: Supervisor, Communications Unit
Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members and the community (First consideration to be given to OPSEU/SEFPO members)
Salary: $1,994.00 to $2,215.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement
Principal Duties:
Provides public relations and communications expertise. Acts as lead hand/mentor for campaigns officers and mobilizers:
- Provides public relations and communications expertise to OPSEU/SEFPO and its members
- Crafts and develops strategic messaging to advance the goals of the organization
- Develops and implements communication and PR strategies
- Writes, edits and designs a variety of in-house publications and a wide range of information materials
- Prepares speeches for senior leaders, briefs, news releases, bulletins and pamphlets
- Scans a variety of media sources
- Acts as media spokesperson for OPSEU/SEFPO
- Writes and costs proposals for Executive Board
- Liaises with affiliates, community organizations, coalitions, government agencies as required
- Uses graphics, typography and design to produce OPSEU/SEFPO publications
- Edits and proofreads materials prepared by other staff
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Communications and three years related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Knowledge of contemporary communications strategies, news media, the communications environment, various communication tools and their uses, polling and public opinion
- Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO organization, structure and policies
- Understanding of and commitment to labour movement and social democratic philosophy
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Knowledge of labour and government issues
- Knowledge of graphic design principles
- Requires advanced PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
- Requires tact and diplomacy skills
OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
A total of 60% or greater must be achieved in the competition process to obtain the position.
Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.
Expression of Interest – 2-step process:
- Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to competitions@opseu.org quoting “24.054 – Communications Officer #4 (42-04), Communications Unit” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on January 8, 2025;
- Complete OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – Please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XACSzxUJfqY5Ehbkv7jfWaYpUOFpSMDlBOUJFRzNGUEpSWEZDUktGM0tZTSQlQCN0PWcu
To be considered in the job competition, it’s essential to complete both steps of the two-step submission process. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.