Position Overview

Calian is seeking a Project Communications Officer to assist our client with the facilitation of their project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans for geographically dispersed DND/CAF organizations holding equipment of interest to the project.
• Once a specific base or area has been identified the Communications Officer will establish and build relationships with local DND/CAF personnel identified as the Office of Primary Interest (OPI).
• Coordinate with the local OPIs to establish available dates for visits, security clearances, site access, access to equipment, visit requests, and supporting personnel requirements.
• Work extensively with the internal Calian team to confirm team visits, site information schedule, and hire personnel requirements to support the project.
• Oversee the marking operations and assessments for your given geographic location, reporting back any issues to the appropriate internal Calian team
• Support three to five geographically dispersed Calian teams as they serial mark equipment/fabricate tags.
• Create communications support materials.
• Express and exchange information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure information is communicated to the appropriate people in a timely manner.
• Determine target audiences to better develop messages.
• Identify and determine communications impediments and barriers.
• Provide suggestions on measures to improve the communications process.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 36 months of experience performing the following activities:

1- Planning, researching, modifying, assisting, writing and/or reviewing memos, manuals, and other non-journalistic articles with conformance to established standards

2- Developing and implementing communication strategies and plans

3- Providing advice on matters relating to policy/program development approaches or options and communications planning alternatives (internal or external)

• Must have successfully completed a University degree (in any field) or College diploma (in any field)
• Must have demonstrated experience working with the Canadian Armed Forces, including familiarity with military operations, structure, and defence program environments, enabling effective collaboration within CAF-led projects and initiatives

Additional Requirements

• Must be bilingual in both French and English
• Must be familiar with internal DND communications
• Must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level