Requisition ID: 12857
Department: Transit Services Department
Service: Transit Strategic Communications & External Relations Service
Branch: Transit Strategic Communications Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 1760
Salary Information: $65,279.76 - $92,588.86 annually (2023 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transportation
Application Close: 09/05/2024
Transit Information & Marketing is responsible for the delivery of transit customer information services and new customer information programs for wayfinding and consistency of the OC Transpo brand and messaging to improve the customer experience and transit services in the City of Ottawa.
You are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan to ensure the information communicated to customers, Transit Services staff and the general public is consistent, effective, accurate and up to date. You write, edit and proofread written communication provided to internal and external stakeholders, and provide strategic advice to Management on key communications issues.
Completion of 4 year university degree in communications, journalism or public relations, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing and/or media relations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.