Public Information Officer - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 7347

Department:
Transit Services Department

Service:
Transit Strategic Communications & External Relations Service

Branch:
Transit Communications & Outreach Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week

Affiliation:
ATU 1760

Salary Information:
$68, $97,215.3 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location: 1500 St.
Laurent

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Transportation

Application Close: 24/03/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

The mandate of Transit Strategic Communication & External Relations is to provide comprehensive communications and outreach support to the Transit Services Department (TSD) through strategic communications planning, marketing, media relations and engagement so that customers can effectively use transit services through a broad understanding of the work of the Transit Services department.

You are responsible for acting as the media spokesperson of Transit Services, providing clear, concise information on the services, programs and operations of OC Transpo.

You build strong working relationships with media and influencers, corporate communications (PIMR), and other City of Ottawa services. You build a deep understanding of OC Transpo operations to better explain our work in all interactions.

You act as the designated spokesperson on media inquiries and at public meetings/events; monitor and identify emerging trends in the media to provide recommendations to develop the brand; provide communication advice and guidance to the management team in the areas of media relations and development of information materials; research and identify communications and promotional opportunities; and make recommendations to the Director, Transit Strategic Communications and External Relations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 3 year university degree or community college diploma in media technology, mass communications, public affairs, public relations, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in media technology, mass communications, public affairs, public relations, or related field; experience using analytic methodologies

KNOWLEDGE:

Theories and principles of communications, including writing and editing; presentation, consultation and negotiation techniques and current innovative communications practices; advertising, promotional and marketing techniques.
Media relations and local media framework.
Public consultation techniques
General knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Transit Services
Social media analytics methodologies
Project management, control and reporting techniques
Costbenefit analysis, risk management and change management concepts and techniques
Concepts of quality assurance, quality improvement, and outcomebased management techniques
Research, environmental scanning, data survey techniques, data synthesis, validation and analysis methods and techniques
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work with colleagues and clients/managers/staff to provide realistic and innovative approaches to resolve communications problems; effectively make presentations and produce reports; advise all levels of staff on communications issues and provide coaching on effective communications with the media/public
Ability to develop a range of written communications products (including speeches, fact sheets, news releases, articles) and multimedia presentations.
Ability to implement and monitor effectiveness of communications plans.
Ability to continuously learn, assimilate and use new information at an above average rate
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other branches and departments
Ability to maintain integrity, and commitment to achieving results.
Excellent written and verbal communicator
Organized, methodological and detail oriented.
Customer service oriented
Problem solver
Capable of multitasking, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Innovative, analytical, problem solver and resultsoriented within an environment where risks must be continually balanced
Contribute to team work, foster strong working relationships with management and staff and colleagues

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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