Apply By: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Regional Media & Communications Officer

Job ID:

232569

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ontario Provincial Police

Division:

North West Region

City:

North Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

C0134 - Reg. MedRel Coord&Info Ofcr

Salary:

$43.97 - $50.93 Per hour

Are you ready to play a vital role in shaping how we connect with the public, the media and our communities. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of public safety communication managing high-profile media relations, and supporting critical policing initiatives across North East Region. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through your words, we want to hear from you.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the North East Region Commander are seeking a qualified person to join our team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will perform media relations activities within the region and act as a resource person to regional Command Staff, Unit/Detachment Commanders, Community Mobilization and Engagement Coordinators and field personnel in the development and implementation of external and internal communication strategies.

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 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.

From Moosonee Detachment in the north, Mattawa Detachment in the east, White River Detachment in the west, to the West Parry Sound and Almaguin Highlands Detachments in the south, the North East Region of the OPP encompasses a geographical area of 423,173 sq. kilometers. Major Trans Canada Highway routes pass through the region, and weather permitting, there are two ice roads that stretch to the James Bay coast.

OPP North East Region provides policing to over 190,000 permanent residents and to more than 400,000 people when including temporary/seasonal residents. There are thousands of pristine waterways, trails and picturesque landscapes that provide endless opportunities for year-round living, vacationing, sporting, and recreational activities.

Members of the North East Region pride themselves on the working partnerships they have with the four Municipal Police Services and four stand-alone Indigenous Police Services in the North East Region. Our region is rich with character and culture as francophone people and Indigenous people are represented all around the region.

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

Lead regional media relations efforts and serve as a trusted communications advisor to regional Command Staff, Detachment and Unit Commanders, Community Mobilization and Engagement Coordinators, and frontline personnel while consulting as required with the Provincial Relations Coordinator in Corporate Communications Bureau. Support the development and execution of strategic internal and external communication initiatives that enhance public trust, promote organizational transparency, and improve community engagement.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Possess a valid Ontario G Driver's license.

Strategic Communication Expertise - Knowledge & Analytical Skills

You bring a deep understanding of media relations, public affairs, and crisis communication—ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences at the right time. Your knowledge of journalism, public relations, and communication planning supports effective and timely messaging.

Proven Interpersonal and Advisory Skills - Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Judgement)

You're a trusted collaborator who enthusiastically advises senior people, supports frontline personnel, and builds exceptional relationships with media and community partners. You exercise sound judgment when navigating sensitive topics and high-profile issues.

Exceptional Writing and Storytelling Ability - Written Communication, Analytical and Evaluative Skills

You have a talent for crafting clear, compelling, and accurate content—from news releases and speeches to web content and public education materials. You ensure all communications are tailored to the audience and meet high standards of clarity and tone.

Sound Judgement and Discretion - Judgement, Discretion, Problem Solving

You demonstrate professionalism and integrity when handling confidential or sensitive information. You assess risks and make informed recommendations about what, when, and how to communicate, especially during critical incidents.

Digital Fluency and Technical Proficiency - Knowledge of Tools and Technology, Creative Thinking

You're proficient in Microsoft Office, digital photography, image editing, and web content management systems. You use these tools creatively to enhance public engagement and deliver visually compelling content.

Community-Focused Mindset - Ability to Work Collaboratively, Community Engagement

You understand the importance of public trust and are committed to supporting community safety and transparency. You work cooperatively with internal and external partners to foster meaningful relationships and promote shared goals.

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:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 911A Gormanville Rd, North Bay, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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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