Requisition ID: 18749? Department: Public Info & Media Relations? Service: Corporate Communications Service? Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary?-?Up to 2 years?Work Hours: 35.00?hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP?Salary Information: $85,947.68?- $104,577.20? annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West ?City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Administrative and Support Services?Application Close: 18/08/2025JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Public Information and Media Relations (PIMR) is to ensure communications efforts are aligned with the City’s priorities and plans while providing strategic communications advice and support to the programs, services and initiatives of the corporation. PIMR delivers strategic communications by: aligning and integrating communications initiatives across the corporation; leveraging new and innovative information channels and technologies, e.g., social media and rich media (video); supporting Council and departments with legislative and policy communications; and managing the City’s emergency communications in support of the Office of Emergency Management.
You are responsible for the planning, development and coordination of comprehensive public education, awareness and corporate communications initiatives. You also provide strategic communications advice and support for integrated corporate initiatives and events.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in communications, journalism or public relations, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of related experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing and/or media relations
KNOWLEDGE
Effective communication tactics and techniques using traditional and web-based channels
Trends in communications industry and approaches
Microsoft Office and related software such as Adobe InDesign suite
Photography and videography
Local and current events
Effective media relations
City governance, initiatives, programs and service
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to prepare comprehensive communications strategies
Ability to influence and inform stakeholders regarding the application of communications tactics and techniques
Effective verbal communications, writing and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise with graphic designers, printers, translators, advertising agencies, etc.
Ability to organize promotional and media events
Ability to be creative and think logically
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Ability to work directly with City staff, elected officials and senior management
Ability to identify issues in the public domain
Demonstrate good judgment, tact, discretion, diplomacy, creativity and initiative
Positive attitude
Self-motivated
Organized and dependable
Works effectively in high pressure situations
Interest in current events and public affairs
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
