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Members of the Reserve Force generally work part-time for a Reserve unit in their community. They are not posted or required to do a military move. However, they can volunteer to move to another base. They may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada. As a reservist, the choice to go is always voluntary.
Overview
Public Affairs Officers provide sound communications advice at the tactical, operational and strategic levels, and act as key advisors to military commanders during domestic and international operations. Public Affairs Officers are advisors on all aspects of external and internal communications. They are skilled in developing, executing and evaluating communications approaches designed to inform the public of the Forces roles, activities and work
The primary responsibilities of a Public Affairs Officer are to:
Analyze and evaluate attitudes in the national and international media
Contribute to policy development
Gather and provide information internally & externally
Communicate with journalists, special interest groups and individuals regarding Defence
Benefits include:
University reimbursement program (2000$/yr up to a maximum amount of 8000$, no obligations of service after)
Flexible schedule
Medical and dental plan
Qualifications
A successful candidate must:
be a Canadian Citizen
be 16 years of age and full-time student (with parental or guardian consent if under 18), or
be 17 years of age (with parental or guardian consent if under 18)
meet Canadian Armed Forces medical standards
successfully complete selection process, interview and examinations
pass physical fitness tests
Have a masters degree or have a bachelors degree and be enrolled full time in a university working towards a masters degree.