Translink Communication Coordinator

Temporary Full-Time position

The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is one of Canada’s most innovative transportation authorities and our responsibilities continue to grow. It is our unique task to move people and goods in an integrated road and transportation network, while preserving & enhancing Metro Vancouver’s quality of life.

Responsiblities: The Communication Coordinator develops and implements employee communications program, develops and implements communication strategies – and deliverables – for various corporate policies, initiatives and events. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic communications professional looking to make a difference in employee communication.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops and implements TransLink’s employee communications program by researching employee communication needs, and recommending and implementing new employee communications opportunities and programs. Researches material, writes, edits and manages production of employee communication material.
• Develops and implements communication strategies for various Corporate policies, initiatives and events.
• Sets communication objectives and makes recommendations for improvements to communications strategies, including the use of online and social media tools to engage employees.
• Responsible for quarterly enterprise-wide all employee meetings, communicating about TransLink’s Compass card and faregate project to employees, TransLink’s Lunch and Learn program, a weekly information round-up, people news and more.

Qualifications: A Degree in communications, journalism or related discipline. Requires three years of experience in a large public corporation in corporate communications including internal communications or in the public relations field including speech writing, development of communication strategies and the composition of articles for magazines or newspapers.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

How to apply: Click the ‘Apply Now‘ button or go to http://www.translink.ca to apply for this position and to view instructions on the process.

Post Date: January 24, 2012
Close Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ’s by going to http://www.translink.ca/careershelp.

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About the Author: Eric Yip

Eric is a 3rd year Communications student at SFU. He listens to everything that is out there as long as it sounds good (don't believe it? check out his ipod). He can play the piano, drums and is learning the guitar. He's a huge sports fan and can talk to anyone about any sports out there, even cricket! Sadly, he watches more sports than he plays but he does play hockey and tennis pretty well. He hopes all his sports knowledge comes in handy one day as he wishes to be a sports broadcaster in the future.

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