Visual Content Creator
Temporary Full-Time (Fixed Term 12-Months)
Purpose: This temporary position has been established to address operational workload requirements
The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:
The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking a creative, innovative, and passionate Visual Content Creator to join our Corporate Communications team. In this exciting role, you will help shape and elevate the Service’s visual storytelling, creating compelling content that informs, engages, and connects with our community and members.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your creativity and technical expertise in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:
Are you ready to make an impact in an innovative and dynamic environment? We are seeking a talented and creative Visual Content Creator to join our growing Corporate Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for capturing, editing, and producing a wide range of high-quality video, video and graphic assets that support organizational campaigns, initiatives, projects, and strategic priorities. You will create compelling visual content that informs, engages, and connects with both internal and external audiences while supporting the Service’s commitment to community engagement and public trust.
You will also be responsible for designing impactful visual communications materials, including infographics, brochures, posters, presentations, and social media graphics that effectively communicate key messages and enhance the HRPS brand. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization, you will transform ideas and information into engaging visual stories that support the Service’s business goals and strengthen connections with the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
The Visual Content Creator will work closely with members of the Corporate Communications Unit and stakeholders across the Halton Regional Police Service to develop innovative content and creative solutions that support a variety of internal and external campaigns, initiatives, and projects. This role is responsible for creating compelling, engaging, and impactful video, photography, and graphic content for digital, web, and social media platforms that effectively connect with diverse audiences.
The role involves developing, planning and publishing engaging content across channels and for various audiences. We are looking for someone who is highly creative and strategic, with a strong understanding of branding guidelines and visual identity. The Visual Content Creator will plan and direct photo and video shoots, including the positioning of subjects, scene composition, and the effective setup of lighting and audio equipment. In addition, the successful candidate will perform post-production activities, including reviewing footage, creating rough cuts, audio editing, colour correction, motion graphics, and final video production using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality content is essential.
What you’ll Bring to the Role:
Education, Certifications and Qualifications: College diploma in Digital Content Creation, Communications, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Multimedia Design and Development, or a related field.
Previous Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum of two years of experience creating content across a variety of mediums, including digital, web, social media, video, photography, and marketing communications.
- Demonstrated expertise using major social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram (including Instagram Stories), Facebook, and LinkedIn, with a strong understanding of platform-specific content strategies and audience engagement.
- Passion for graphic design, brand development, and visual storytelling, with a commitment to producing innovative and high-quality content.
- Extensive experience in producing and editing videos, focused story-telling, and writing to visuals under tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of what drives successful content in today’s digital landscape, with the ability to create engaging, impactful, and audience-focused content across multiple channels and platforms.
- Video producing, audio/visual and editing skills are essential. Excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Premiere, In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop is required. Familiarity with web publishing tools, as well as knowledge of HTML principles.
- Demonstrated experience with filming, lighting and sound equipment. Advanced understanding of and/or proficiency in live-streaming, and a diverse range of video and image processing software, plug-ins, techniques and approaches.
Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.
What We Offer: We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.).
This position is based at our Oakville headquarters, located at the QEW and North Service Road West,
Salary Range: $82,147 to $91,255 per annum
How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity: If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise in an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and public service—and thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment—this is your opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.
Please apply online with your resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and how they relate to this role with the Service. Be sure to quote Competition 50-C-26A in your application. Applications must be submitted through the Service’s online system by July 7, 2026, to be considered.
HRPS does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates at any stage of our recruitment or hiring process. All applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed directly by our staffing team.
***Various skills assessments may be administered as part of the selection process. Selected applicants may be invited to attend in-person interviews and/or assessments during the week of July 28, 2026. Internal applicants will be given first consideration for this position. HRPS reserves the right to review and evaluate qualified internal candidates before considering external applicants. External candidates may be reviewed only if no suitable internal candidate is identified**
The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.
