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Apply By: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Information Officer

Job ID:

239106

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Dryden, Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

02703 - Information Officer 2

Salary:

$1,428.25 - $1,687.23 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Turn Critical Moments into Clear Messages—Make an Impact Today

Join the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) team as an Information Officer and become the trusted source of critical information when it matters most. In this role, you'll transform complex, emergency situations into clear, actionable messages that help safeguard people, property, and natural resources during wildland fires and other emergencies. Beyond emergency response, you'll lead outreach, marketing and communications that strengthen public education and awareness year-round. If you thrive under pressure, excel at strategic communication, and want a career where your work truly matters, this is the role for you.

About the job

Help keep Ontarians educated, aware, and informed during wildland fires and emergencies. In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver strategic communications and outreach plans.
• Create clear, engaging content for the public and stakeholders.
• Act as spokesperson during wildland fire and emergency events, including responding to media inquiries.
• Monitor emerging issues and prepare timely briefings and messaging.
• Coordinate events and campaigns to promote AFFES programs.
• Support emergency response teams and implement public safety messaging.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Class "G" drivers license

Communication Knowledge and Skills

• Understand communication planning methods, media relations, and publication processes
• Apply style, tone, and approach to meet audience needs
• Follow government communication standards and protocols
• Work effectively with teams and partners across organizations

Writing and Editing Skills

• Write clear, accurate content for public and stakeholder audiences
• Edit and format materials for consistency and logical flow
• Translate technical information into plain language

Issues and Information Management

• Identify and analyze emerging issues and trends
• Prepare concise briefing materials for decision-makers
• Monitor topics that may attract public or media attention

Technical and Digital Skills

• Use word processing, desktop publishing, and layout tools
• Coordinate production of communication materials across platforms (including web and social media)
• Apply basic graphic design and web content tools

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

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

• group health, dental, life and disability benefits

• a range of vacation and leave options

• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Work alongside a dedicated team of communications professionals who bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of collaboration to everything they do.

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 6150 Skyline Dr, Sudbury, North Region
• 1 English Permanent, 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Friday, December 19, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-239106/25(2)

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.

Strengthening Ontario, together