Are you passionate about transparency, accountability, and ensuring fairness in law enforcement? Do you have a knack for developing engaging educational materials and a flair for outreach? If so, we want YOU to be a key player in our dynamic team at the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD)!
The OIPRD is at the forefront of promoting public confidence in the police complaints system. We are dedicated to fostering transparency, and accountability, and ensuring justice in the conduct of law enforcement officers.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Stakeholder Relations/Outreach, you will:
- Act as a primary community outreach contact for local agencies, community groups, policing organizations, solicitors, and agents in the delivery of community liaison support and service within the community.
- Consult with community groups on the development of outreach plans
- Identify and address community service issues and needs through outreach programs, consultations, feedback evaluation, and implementation of solutions.
- Promote a positive image of the OIPRD through generating public and media awareness.
- Contribute to plans and programs that promote the OIPRD's strategic direction to external stakeholders and community groups through outreach and public education.
- Recommend media relations activities that may have significant impact on the organization's credibility with various stakeholders
- Make presentations to stakeholders
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
- You must have a valid class “G” Driver's License or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario. You will be asked to provide proof at the time of hire.
- You will be required to work beyond normal hours to travel and attend community-driven events that take place on evenings and weekends
- You will be required to attend off-site meetings and seminars in the region which may require overnight travel and driving in a range of driving conditions
Specialized Knowledge:
- You have advanced knowledge of strategic communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques in order to develop communications and outreach strategies
- You have comprehensive knowledge of social media communications theories, messaging techniques and best practices.
- You have experience using social media as a communication and marketing tool
- You have knowledge of accessibility standards and legislation requirements(Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) to support accessible outreach strategies
- You have an awareness of OIPRD political sensitivities and the ability to obtain knowledge of OIPRD's mandate, policies, procedures, role, etc
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- You demonstrate strong consultation skills to identify and develop partnership/sponsorship opportunities and interact with a variety of stakeholders
- You have advanced relationship-building and networking skills to enhance relationships with the public and build stakeholder relations with various community groups
- You can develop presentations, workshops and seminars to stakeholders to help them better understand the public complaints system
- You can understand the needs and issues of stakeholders to develop applicable outreach strategies and presentations
- You can lead and facilitate outreach and education sessions
- You demonstrate tact, discretion, diplomacy and impartiality
Research and Analytical Skills:
- You have a strong understanding of research and analysis techniques to conduct environmental assessments of public education issues and their impact on outreach strategies
- You can use creative methods, including new media, graphics, and print publication to share messaging with the target audience
- You can identify, analyze and advise on outreach communication plans
- You can assess the needs of community groups to create and deliver customized approaches to meet stakeholder needs
- You can assess stakeholder feedback and identify outreach issues and gaps to determine key issues to be accessed and recommend a revised outreach approach
- You can evaluate the effectiveness of outreach programs and recommend improved strategies
Project Management and Coordination Skills:
- You can handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing and balancing tasks while dealing with unpredictable public demand for information.
- You can manage multiple competing tasks and deliver high-quality products to various stakeholders under tight deadlines.
