Communications Coordinator (13 Months Contract)

Salary Range: $41.06 - $51.99 per hour

Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $41.06 per hour

Bargaining Unit: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

Term Length: 13 months Full Time Contract Opportunity until November 2024

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

What will I be doing?

• Develop integrated communications material to enhance Metrolinx's corporate goals and reputation
• Ensure awareness of the corporation and its services
• Provide communications expertise to all levels of staff, including the Ministry of Transportation, senior management and the Metrolinx Board of Directors
• Develop and coordinate special events that enhance community, staff, and media relations
• Develop, write, and produce print and online material, such as our newsletters, backgrounders, media releases and advisories, corporate reports and publications, and website content including intranet, public web properties and corporate blog

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in creative writing and editing for corporate communications, coordinating and implementing several special events, and developing all communication strategies
• Familiarity with the principles of media relations, marketing, and processes of public relations
• Knowledge of communication techniques, desktop publishing, word-processing, presentation, web-authoring, social media, blog and e-newsletter applications
• Comprehensive background in producing publications and other print and online material from concept to completion
• Research, planning and project management skills
• Experience in analyzing data and web design would be considered an asset
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, the public, and other partners
• Completion of a four-year post-secondary program in communications or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.