Coordinator, Communications Information - 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: 12447

Department:
Transit Services Department

Service:
Transit Strategic Communications & External Relations Service

Branch:
Transit Strategic Communications Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
ATU 1760

Salary Information:
$59, $83,982.08 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location: 1500 St.
Laurent

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Transportation

Application Close: 22/04/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

Working in a high-volume, operational environment with critical deadlines, you write and produce transit information for the public and staff; plan and coordinate production and distribution of all OC Transpo information materials for the Branch and for supporting branches; ensure availability, accuracy and quality of printed information; and monitor printing, purchasing and inventory records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 2 year community college diploma in Communications, Journalism (print) or a related field with a concentration on writing or production of public copy.

Minimum of 4 years of experience writing, editing and proofreading print materials using desktop publishing software.

KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of public transit information program combined with knowledge of print production processes
Good knowledge of OC Transpo route system and services
Good knowledge of English language
Knowledge of the hardware and software used in desktop publishing
Knowledge of specification preparation for printing or photographic services
Knowledge of SAP and Markview
Knowledge of bilingualism policy and clear print guidelines
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to work independently with minimum supervision, and collaboratively as part of a team and with outside departments and agencies
Possess excellent organizational skills and flexibility to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of the intra/internet
Able to demonstrate initiative, substantial creativity and resourcefulness
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Able to anticipate and resolve production problems
Able to gain cooperation of others in order to meet unit's goals
Able to coordinate printing projects and manage external firms
Able to work in a fastpaced, often stressful work environment
Attentive to detail
Able to exercise sound judgment
Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
Advanced keyboarding skills would be considered an asset

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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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 , extension 47411.