Parliamentary Protective Service - Corporate Communications
Ottawa (Ontario)
$69,040 to $90,849 (This position is at the PSA-06 group and level and the annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service
CLOSING DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025 - 23:59, PACIFIC TIMEWho can apply: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

EDUCATION :

A degree from a recognized university in communications or in any other field relevant to the position OR a combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1 - Experience drafting, writing and editing communications products.
E2 - Experience in the digital communications.
E3 - Experience in conducting research and providing communications advice and support.
E4 - Experience in building and maintaining relationships with internal clients/partners/stakeholders.

• The Communications Officer provides support and coordination for communications programs and services to support PPS’ mandate, in particular the dissemination of protection and security related information externally (to the public, parliamentary precinct) and internally (PPS staff and PPS management).

More specifically, the Communications Officer will:

• Conduct research and advise the Deputy Chief and Communications Advisor on advertising, promotions, publishing, booths, contracts, and translations.
• Align communication plans with PPS priorities; recommend and implement approved strategies.
• Manage and track communications inventory for audits, client orders, and usage trends; recommend reorder schedules.
• Serve as main contact for booking displays, booths, and outreach equipment; manage inventory and repairs.
• Support mandatory reporting and internal communications initiatives.
• Assist with responses to executive, parliamentary, media, and social media inquiries.
• Maintain financial tracking for planned and actual purchases.
• Help develop tools, processes, and procedures to support divisional work.
• Contribute to select projects, initiatives, and reporting tasks.
• Support implementation of PPS policies and programs.
• Foster strong vendor relationships; review and approve invoices with proof of performance.