REGIONAL OUTREACH SPECIALIST - BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

Job ID:
232628
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Regional Operations Division - Northeast Region
City:
South Porcupine
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job term:
1 Temporary - up to 9 months with the possibility of extension
Job code:
02705 - Information Officer 3
Salary:
$1,600.57 - $1,958.46 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public engagement and a talent for translating complex ideas into clear, compelling messages? The Northeast Region Land Use Planning & Strategic Issues Section is looking for an Regional Outreach Specialist to lead development of innovative outreach strategies and communication products that support sustainable resource management across Ontario’s Northeast.
In this dynamic and impactful role, you’ll collaborate with ministry staff and stakeholders to shape public understanding of natural resources management. If you’re a creative thinker, a skilled relationship-builder, and thrive in a fast-paced, issues driven environment, we invite you to apply for this unique and interesting role.
Note: Alternate work locations in the Northeast Region may be considered based on operational feasibility.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

You have:

• The ability to explain complex/scientific information in plain language through promotional products and presentations to promote program understanding and to write and edit a variety of materials.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to consult and negotiate with ministry staff to formulate, implement, and evaluate communications and promotional strategies.
• Tact, diplomacy, and political acuity to work with ministry partners, stakeholders, and the media in advancing and gaining support for natural resource management programs and policies.

STRATEGIC THINKING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

You have:

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to synthesize a variety of data and information and propose/develop communication and outreach strategies that effectively promote and advance regional objectives and to respond to media enquiries effectively.
• Analytical skills to gather information and conduct environmental scans, identify emerging and potential sensitive issues, and provide strategic advice to proactively manage and mitigate risks.

KNOWLEDGE:

You have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of communications, marketing, and public/media relations to create, implement and evaluate communication and outreach strategies; provide issues management advice and plans; act as a spokesperson for media requests.
• The ability to learn ministry priorities, legislation, programs, and government structures to provide strategic advice, and develop effective communication strategies to support the decision-making process.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SKILLS:

You have:

• Project management, coordination, and event planning skills to develop and implement a variety of communications, outreach and public relations activities and projects.
• The ability to arrange for and support representation of the ministry at events, to schedule own activities and broad initiatives, and to establish priorities with other staff.

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.

• contribute to a team culture that encourages learning, nurtures collaboration, champions inclusivity and if free from discrimination and harassment.
• respond to media requests, act as a spokesperson where required, and liaise with Communications Services Branch (CSB) on media issues.
• provide advice, assistance, and direction to regional staff on regional public relations program, outreach initiatives and promotional products.
• research, write, review, and edit educational and promotional materials, products, and information for regional and district applications.
• coordinate the development, review and delivery of regional communications planning and the development of strategies, plans and outreach initiatives.
• consult and collaborate with ministry colleagues on information, outreach, and communications requirements to support regional resource management priorities and project initiatives.
• plan, organize and/or contribute to Minister’s events and other special events.
• contribute to and support issue management