Hsmbc Public Relations and Communications Officer - Ontario, Canada - Parks Canada

Parks Canada

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Ontario, Canada

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Parks Canada - Southwestern Ontario Field Unit

Location:
Hybrid - includes remote work and office work 1-2 days per week on average, All Field Unit Locations.
Amherstburg (Ontario), Hamilton (Ontario), Leamington (Ontario), Niagara-on-the-lake (Ontario).
Anticipatory - April 1, 2023 to March , with possibility of extension.
$65,747 to $70,841 (salary under review)
Parks Canada Web site

Closing date: 8 March :59, Pacific Time

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

How to apply:

In your cover letter (max 1,000 words), you must specifically address each of the "experience" criteria listed here, as well as the "asset experience" criteria, if applicable.

Duties:

The HSMBC Public Relations and Communications Officer will work with the External Relations team in the Southwestern Ontario Field Unit as part of the Parks Canada Agency.

The Officer will lead the communication and administration of the national designation program within the Southwestern Ontario region. This position will be hybrid.

Job duties overview:

Create and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Southwestern Ontario.
Support national designation processes, events, liaison, promotion, and products through program administration, planning, and communications.
Monitor, manage, and advise on the national plaque program and federal designations in Southwestern Ontario.
Chair the HSMBC committee in the Southwestern Ontario Field Unit.
Work closely with key stakeholders, external relations team members, national office teams, and other levels of government, to coordinate and amplify engagement and communications efforts on historic designations.
Work collaboratively with Parks Canada colleagues across the field unit.

Work environment:

Do you want to use your communication and public engagement skills to help showcase historic sites of national significance? Become part of an inspiring team with an agency that is a world leader in natural and cultural conservation and a cornerstone of the Canadian tourism industry.

As an agency, Parks Canada offers:

Rewarding work, centred on connecting the public with Canada's most valued natural and cultural treasures.
Learning opportunities that support individual talent and organizational excellence;

Intent of the process:

Anticipatory - April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with possibility of extension.

Location:
Hybrid - includes remote work and office work 1-2 days per week on average, All Field Unit Locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

A covering letter "(max 1,000 words) which specifically addresses each of the "experience Criteria" listed plus each "Asset criteria""

Contact information for 3 references.

Graduation with a degree from a recognized college or university with specialization in communications, history, public relations, political studies or other discipline relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience criteria:

Experience collaborating with communities, partners, and stakeholders to attain mutually beneficial objectives.
Experience writing and revising communication products, such as media documents, speeches, interpretation content, web content, background material, etc.
Experience providing information on sensitive issues, strategic advice, and/or operational advice to management.
Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and supporting special events, such as ceremonies.
Experience working in history and/or culturebased industries or organizations.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of best practices in engaging partners and stakeholders to support corporate objectives.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze documents/reports/plans, assess the communications implications, and make recommendations.
Ability to interact with various levels of government, including Indigenous organizations in developing relationships and agreements, and in decisionmaking.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Suitability: