Communications Officer

The Service is always looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our team. Diversity is not only part of the Service’s culture it is a core business strategy. Our objective is to have a workforce which is representative of the Canadian mosaic and our programs and policies are designed to foster diversity and inclusion.

Reference Number

09-CSIS-08-031

Closing Date

2010 04 30

Job Summary

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking a highly motivated and professional Communications Officer to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as a team member within the Communications Branch (CB). The Communications Officer is responsible for providing communications advice and support to Service employees.

Under the direction of the Chief, Communication Services, the incumbent is responsible for:

• conceiving and implementing communications plans in support of Service priorities;
• writing and editing of public communications material;
• contributing to the content, production, and administration of the Service’s communications tools;
• liaising with HQ branches and regions to obtain information for internal and external communications or to help programs in communicating specific initiatives;
• organizing and promoting communications projects and special events;
• analysing and summarizing media information.

Education and Experience

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. journalism, communications or marketing) and six (6) years of related experience; or three (3) years’ community college diploma in a related field (e.g. journalism, communications or marketing) and seven (7) years of related experience; or two (2) years’ community college diploma in a related field (e.g. journalism, communications or marketing) and eight (8) years of related experience.

Related Experience

Demonstrated experience in conceiving and implementing communications plans; researching, writing and editing articles; providing advice to senior managers and managing projects and organizing special events.

Desirable Experience

Experience in media relations is an asset.

Who Can Apply

Canadian citizens residing in Canada for the past ten (10) years.

Security Requirements

Candidates must have no criminal record, must not have used illegal drugs in the last (12) twelve months and be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. This process involves a security interview, a background investigation, a polygraph, a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications.

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative (C/B/B)

Salary Range

$69,720 to $84,840 per year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We also offer

Organized and recreational sports activities, on-site fitness facility, full service cafeteria, dedicated bus route.

Location

CSIS National Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario

Employment Conditions

Indeterminate position with a one (1) year probation.

How To Apply

If you meet these requirements, you may submit your candidacy by clicking How to apply and quoting: Reference 09-CSIS-08-031.

If you do not have access to the Internet, please send your resume by mail to:

Recruiting and Staffing
Reference number: 09-CSIS-08-031
P O Box 9732
Postal Station “T”
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 4G4

Notes

CSIS is committed to Employment Equity and encourages the equitable participation of all Canadians. In the event that your application is retained and should you require any special accommodation during the selection process, please inform us. Personal Information is protected under the Privacy Act. It will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.