Bilingual Communications Officer at OPSEUSEFPO
North York, ON M3B 3P8, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Nov, 25

Salary

2054.0

Posted On

15 Aug, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Typography, Disabilities, Graphics, Public Relations, Crafts, Bulletins, Design, Government Agencies, Communications, Briefs, Data Collection, Design Principles, Employment Equity, Affiliates, Community Organizations, Coalitions, Pamphlets

Industry

Financial Services

Description

OPSEU/SEFPO VACANCY – BILINGUAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – 25.037

Title: Bilingual Communications Officer (89-01)
Location: Communications Unit, Political Action & Education Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Rd, 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: $2,054.00 to $2,281.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

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 in the competition process must be achieved to obtain the position.
    Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.

QUALIFICATION

  • détenir un diplôme de premier cycle en communications et avoir trois ans d’expérience de travail connexe (ou une combinaison équivalente d’études et d’expérience)
  • avoir une connaissance des stratégies actuelles de communication, des médias, du milieu des communications, des divers outils de communication et de leurs utilisations, des sondages et de l’opinion publique
  • avoir une connaissance de l’organisation, de la structure et des politiques et de l’OPSEU/SEFPO
  • avoir une compréhension de la philosophie syndicale/sociale-démocrate et un engagement à défendre ses objectifs
  • avoir une connaissance des principes de la lutte contre le racisme, d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion et un engagement à défendre leurs objectifs
  • avoir une connaissance des questions syndicales et gouvernementales
  • avoir une connaissance des principes de conception graphique
  • avoir des compétences de base en informatique et une connaissance des logiciels pertinents
  • savoir faire preuve de tact et diplomatie
    L’OPSEU/SEFPO adhère aux principes d’équité en matière d’emploi. Les personnes racialisées, les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes issues de la communauté LGBTQB+ (lesbienne, gai, bisexuel, transsexuel, queer et bispirituel) et les personnes handicapées sont encouragés à poser leur candidature. Aux fins de la collecte de données statistiques, on encourage vivement les personnes candidates à s’identifier volontairement. Dans son environnement de travail diversifié, l’OPSEU/SEFPO appuie également les jeunes travailleuses et travailleurs et les francophones.
    On doit obtenir une note de 60 % au cours du processus de concours afin de pouvoir obtenir le poste.
    Si vous avez besoin d’un accommodement pour participer à ce concours, veuillez nous le faire savoir.

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Responsibilities

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
  • Proficiency to carry out all duties and responsibilities in both English and French
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