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Apply By: Thursday, November 27, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Recruitment Outreach Liaison - Fixed Term/Temporary up to 2 years

Job ID:

236573

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ontario Provincial Police

Division:

North West Region

City:

Kenora

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary

Job code:

C0307 - Coordinator, Trg & Bus. Planning

Salary:

$72,174.00 - $90,704.00 Per year

Are you passionate about diversity, inclusion, and making a meaningful impact in your community? The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking four (4) dynamic Recruitment Outreach Liaisons to drive innovative outreach strategies that attract a wide pool of diverse applicants. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of policing in Ontario by connecting with communities, mentoring future officers, and driving change.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and North West Region is seeking a Recruitment Outreach Liaison to join our team.

** Note – This is an operational position requiring a high level of engagement with members and stakeholders. The successful applicant will be required to report to Kenora or Thunder Bay to perform their duties in accordance with Ontario Public Service workplace policies. High amount of travel. Interviews will be held in person in Thunder Bay and Kenora.

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,600 civilian employees and 600 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region (NWR) serves an area of 478,606 square kilometers. Our jurisdiction extends from the eastern border of Manitoba to the northern border of the State of Minnesota, to Hudson's Bay in the north and White River to the east. The region includes three districts (Kenora, Rainy River and Thunder Bay) and is divided between eastern and central time zones.

Our jurisdiction includes the primary route of the Trans-Canada Highway through our Province, forming a direct link between the east and the west side of the region. The steady vehicular travel introduces policing challenges not only in traffic safety and enforcement but also in the area of investigation of criminal offences related to the transportation of contraband and human trafficking along this corridor.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

About the job

To drive and support strategic recruitment outreach initiatives that attract a diverse and inclusive pool of applicants to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating outreach activities aligned with the OPP's Outreach Strategic Plan, fostering meaningful relationships with communities, and mentoring non-traditional candidates. Through innovative engagement and advocacy, the Recruitment Outreach Liaison enhances the OPP's public image and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in policing.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence
• Current CPR & First Aid certification
• Ability to attain PFPO Certification to administer Police Fitness PIN tests.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Oral communication, listening, and consultative skills to present strategies and develop innovative outreach plans.
• Ability to interact diplomatically, tactfully, and confidentially with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Skill in building rapport with community members and setting applicants at ease.
• Written communication and research skills to prepare briefing notes, speeches, and outreach materials with clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to deliver presentations at recruiting events and mentor non-traditional applicants.
• Capacity to develop and maintain respectful, trusting relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with team members, stakeholders and partners.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Analytical and research skills to seek, evaluate, and apply information to improve outreach programs.
• Initiative to plan and develop projects from inception through implementation and evaluation.
• Time management and prioritization skills in a dynamic team environment.
• Adaptability to shifting deadlines and unpredictable work demands.
• Understanding of marketing methods to research and create effective recruitment strategies.
• Ability to identify gaps in outreach efforts and develop targeted solutions.
• Judgement in selecting appropriate events, partnerships, and strategies to enhance diversity recruitment.

Project and Partner Management Skills

• Planning and and project management methodology to coordinate outreach initiatives.
• Ability to identify and engage appropriate community partners to support recruitment goals.
• Experience in developing outreach strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordination of recruitment resources and documentation of diversity-related activities.
• Creation and maintenance of internal knowledge and relationship databases.
• Procurement of goods and services using P-Card, including tracking, invoicing, and reporting.
• Accountability for the effectiveness of outreach strategies and their impact on the OPP's public image.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, November 27, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 20B Anderson Rd, Kenora, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

Compensation group:

Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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