Job Description

Tasks

The Contractor’s resource will perform tasks in support of DLEPS, the LEMS community and RCEME. These tasks may include, but are not limited to producing the following in English and French:

Develop a coordinated and integrated strategic communication plan;

Develop, in consultation with the Director, and key stakeholders, mission and vision statements to guide the work of the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME;

Liaise with staff from Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) (ADM(PA)) to ensure that the communications approach is consistent with DND public affairs policies and procedures;

Support staff at ADM(PA) as a subject matter expert in the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME to ensure accurate messaging for public affairs matters;

Act as content advisor/editor for internal and external communications products related to the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME;

Develop strong working relationships with public affairs and communications consultants in the LEMS Community, DGLEPM, and Corps of RCEME related federal, provincial and municipal government departments, mission partners, international organizations, schools and industry;

Advise the Director, and senior staff on matters related to internal and external communications and media relations specific to the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME;

Assist in the preparation of speeches on matters related to the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME;

Prepare briefing notes for ADM(PA) on public affairs and internal communications issues requiring chain-of-command and ministerial approval;

Review and/or prepare news releases as requested by the Corps Staff;

Write, design and develop PowerPoint presentations on topics related to the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME as directed;

Write, design, develop, edit and maintain a web-page to keep staff informed about internal and external information (https://rcemecorpsgemrc.ca);

Write, design, develop, edit and maintain an intranet page to keep staff informed about internal and external information (http://materiel.mil.ca/en/land-rceme/index.page, DWAN only);

Write, edit, design and publish a newsletter aimed at the CAF, mission partners, industry and other government departments;

Write, edit, design and publish with appropriate approvals, a series of backgrounders, fact sheets, and placemats for the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME as directed;

Write, design, develop, edit and maintain social media sites related to the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME as directed, including but not limited to Meta, and Instagram;

Develop and maintain a lexicon, including glossary and acronym listing, for terms frequently used in the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME as directed;

Write, edit, design and publish journalistic articles about the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME for internal and external publications such as The Maple Leaf, Frontline, the internal DND Internal Network (DIN) and external (web) sites of the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, ADM(Mat), Chief of Force Development (CFD) and DGLEPM;

Attend meetings, and prepare meeting minutes;

Review and or prepare audio/video news releases as requested by the chain of command; and

Research, write, design, publish, and record with appropriate approvals, short videos and recordings for the LEMS Community, DLEPS and Corps of RCEME as directed.

MANDATORY CRITERIA

Education and Professional Certifications – The Bidder must provide a copy of the resource’s Professional Certification and/or educational certificate, diploma or degree, with their bid.

Item

Mandatory Criteria

Resource Instructions

MT.1

The proposed resources must have experience in developing at least one strategic communications plan in the last thirty-six (36) months.

  • Name and description of client organization and relevant experience;
  • Timeframe (from-to dates month/year);
  • Description of the roles and responsibilities for each project;
  • Detailed example(s) demonstrating the relevant experience; and
  • Reference* (Name, phone number and email address) for each project.

*Reference checks will only be conducted to confirm the information provided, such as task types, completion verification, and adherence to timelines.

Please indicate which bullets in your resume apply to this requirement by placing (MT.1) beside the bullet.

Please provide full reference information for contacts from each cited project who can confirm the details contained in your resume. Contacts must be in a lead or management position and must clearly correspond with projects in your resume – since May 2023

Client Contact Name::

Client Contact Telephone:

Client Contact Email:

MT.2

The proposed resource must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of combined experience, obtained within the last thirty-six (36) months, in designing and developing web sites and social media.

  • Name and description of client organization and relevant experience;
  • Timeframe (from-to dates month/year);
  • Description of the roles and responsibilities for each project;
  • Detailed example(s) demonstrating the relevant experience; and
  • Reference* (Name, phone number and email address) for each project.

*Reference checks will only be conducted to confirm the information provided, such as task types, completion verification, and adherence to timelines.

Please indicate which bullets in your resume apply to this requirement by placing (MT.2) beside the bullet.

MT.3

The proposed resource must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of combined experience, within the last thirty-six (36) months, designing print and online publications.

  • Name and description of client organization and relevant experience;
  • Timeframe (from-to dates month/year);
  • Description of the roles and responsibilities for each project;
  • Detailed example(s) demonstrating the relevant experience; and
  • Reference* (Name, phone number and email address) for each project.

*Reference checks will only be conducted to confirm the information provided, such as task types, completion verification, and adherence to timelines.

Please indicate which bullets in your resume apply to this requirement by placing (MT.3) beside the bullet.

Please provide full reference information for contacts from each cited project who can confirm the details contained in your resume. Contacts must be in a lead or management position and must clearly correspond with projects in your resume – since May 2023

Client Contact Name:

Client Contact Title:

Client Contact Telephone:

Client Contact Email:

MT.4

The proposed resource must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of combined experience, within the last thirty-six (36) months, in producing and editing videos (minimum one (1) minute duration).

  • Name and description of client organization and relevant experience;
  • Timeframe (from-to dates month/year);
  • Description of the roles and responsibilities for each project;
  • Detailed example(s) demonstrating the relevant experience; and
  • Reference* (Name, phone number and email address) for each project.
  • Two videos produced and edited by the proposed resource within the last 36 months. Each sample video must be at least one (1) minute long.

*Reference checks will only be conducted to confirm the information provided, such as task types, completion verification, and adherence to timelines.

Please indicate which bullets in your resume apply to this requirement by placing (MT.4) beside the bullet.

Please provide full reference information for contacts from each cited project


Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please note positions may be filled prior to closing deadline. You may contact a Consultant to confirm availability.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Details

Employee Type
Contract Full-Time
Location
ON - Ottawa
Language Requirement
English, French
Date Posted
5/12/2026

Position Id
EB-2105949855