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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Please refer the Job description for details