GO TRANSIT COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR POSTING

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Start Rate $ 30.74 per hour
$30.74 to $ 38.91 per hour (ATU Bargaining Unit)

Working with an energetic, talented, and committed team, you will provide accurate and effective communications and special events to enhance relations with Metrolinx stakeholders, including senior management, customers, the public, media, and employees.

This position is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies to support and enhance corporate objectives and image; developing, writing, and producing print and online material, such as internal and external newsletters, bulletins, backgrounders, news releases, publications, and website information; developing, coordinating, and executing internal and external special events; and providing communications support and expertise to all levels of staff. Bilingual (French) will be an asset.

Location: 20 Bay Street, Toronto

Qualifications: Excellent knowledge of the English language and corporate communications normally attained through completion of a four-year post-secondary program in communications, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum three years' experience in creative writing and editing for corporate communications, and in coordinating and implementing a wide variety of special events.

Comprehensive background in producing print and online material from concept to completion. Good working knowledge of modern communication techniques, as well as desktop publishing, word processing, and web authoring applications. Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff, the public, and other stakeholders. Good organizational, research, planning, and project management skills. Familiarity with the principles of media relations, marketing, and public relations.

Applications or resumes must be received by the Human Resources Office, Metrolinx, 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, M5J 2W3, no later than August 16, 2009, quoting File Number 09-182.

When e-mailing, please include your resume in the body of the e-mail: (humanresources@gotransit.com). No enclosures please.Only those selected for an interview will be contactedIssued by Human Resources August 06, 2009Closing date August 16, 2009