New Posting - Nav Canada

Spécialiste des communications
NAV CANADA  2

 - Ottawa, ON

Overview **Please provide a cover letter with your application** NAV CANADA, the country’s provider of civil air navigation services, is a nonprofit corporation with operations coast-to-coast-to coast providing air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation. With current revenues of $1.3 billion and more than 4,600 employees, it has been named the world’s best air navigation service provider three times; fulfilling its vision to be one of the world’s most respected. Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, the specialist is responsible for communications advisory services in the areas of community relations, public affairs and customer communications. This includes writing/editing/design of varied communications collateral, organizing public consultation events and related outreach, drafting communications plans and strategies, and writing and posting web-based material for the NAV CANADA corporate site, blog and social media channels. Accountabilities • Provides broad communications project support within the Public Affairs group. • Works closely with other team members and management on the development of communications strategies and products (brochures, publications, videos, graphics etc). • Supports the execution of public consultation projects, including the development of information materials and supporting visuals, interacting with the public at consultation events, management of survey mechanisms, booking event venues and meetings with public officials, placing notices, and drafting of plans and reports. • Research, draft, design and post content for external web platforms including the company website, blog and social media platforms. • Assists in the handling and development of responses to email enquiries from the public. • Travel from time to time will be required. During select public consultation efforts, more frequent travel may be required. Education • Undergraduate degree in Communications or another degree with equivalent work experience. Experience • 3-5 years’ experience in Communications, and in particular external communications, public affairs or community relations. • Experience writing a wide variety of material such as public information materials, reports, blog and social media posts, news releases and producing supporting visuals. • Experience planning events. • Experience writing communications plans and communications strategies. • Experience working with various suppliers including designers and print specialists. Knowledge • Strong computer skills are essential: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Earth Pro. • Understanding of community engagement best practices an asset Abilities • Demonstrated ability to write/edit at a professional standard. • Video production and editing capabilities an asset. • Proven ability to quickly grasp and assimilate complex corporate and technical material and communicate effectively to a general audience. • Demonstrated ability in graphic design (print and digital). • Proven ability to work effectively in situations where teamwork approach is required, but also strongly self-motivated. • Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and shift priorities as required. Language Requirements Bilingual* (English, French) * Language requirements are bilingual. However, in the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. For further information or to apply, please click here