Regional Media & Communications Officer

Salary

Note:

Effective January 1, 2026 the salary range for this position is $1,807.13 to $2,093.36 weekly.

Location:

1 English Permanent, 525 Queen St, Smiths Falls, East Region.

Perform media relations activities within the East Region and act as a resource person to regional command staff, unit/detachment commanders, Community Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator and field personnel in the development and implementation of external and internal communication strategies.

• Ability to pass an OPP background / security investigation.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license to attend incidents, news conferences and training sessions.

• Sound knowledge of policing operations, organizational goals and current media issues.
• Understanding of contentious policing issues to research, draft briefing notes and other communication pieces.
• Ability to apply Ministry and OPP policies to support issue management and briefing note development.

• Skilled communicator with expertise in media relations, public engagement and event coordination.
• Ability to coach spokespeople, collaborate with partners and deliver impactful presentations and training.
• Strong writing and editing skills for a wide range of communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy and audience‑appropriate tone.
• Strong listening and inquiry skills to resolve issues and advise on media strategies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and online publishing platforms to create polished content and presentations.
• Experience with digital photography and editing to produce compelling presentations, public education materials and dynamic web content.
• Creative problem‑solving skills for community policing, crime prevention and traffic safety communications.
• Analytical insight to assess media impact, evaluate emerging issues and shape strategic communications across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
• Researcher who can source and compile information for media responses, articles and speeches.

Even if you do not meet every qualification, you are invited to apply if you meet most of the listed requirements.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous people, Black and racialized individuals, and people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process follows Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and we offer accommodations where necessary.

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French) a French‑language proficiency test is required.