Communications Coordinator - Jobs in Toronto Dominion Centre

Job Description

DescriptionHitachi Rail Canada is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Communications Coordinator to work on our Ontario Line Project. As the successful candidate your ideas for community engagement, content and creativity are welcome. The position is based in the Toronto, ON, Canada.Who We AreHitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, serviceamp; maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.AccountabilitiesReporting to the Communications and Public Engagement Manager, the Communications Coordinator responsibilities include:

• Creating content - using stories, video, social media, photography and other tactics.
• Planning meetings, drafting agendas and minutes
• Providing support for public engagement meetings, stakeholder meetings, trade shows and special events including taking meeting minutes, tracking comments/concerns/complaints and ensuring this data is accurately captured and tracked
• Developing, monitoring, and maintaining a communication/contact log to chronicle actions taken and results
• Answering and directing phone calls, writing and distributing email, correspondence memos, letters, and forms
• Acting as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Following up with property owners regarding permissions, tracking this communication
• Ensuring cohesive integration of online databases and tracking systems, managing and maintaining a software system that tracks all complaints, inquiries and suggestions received

Required Skills/ Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of five years of communications, marketing or other relevant experience in media relations, customer communications, crisis communications, issues management, community relations and public engagement (transportation, transit, energy, construction, utility or infrastructure sector experience will be considered an asset).
• Interest in Communications, Community Engagement/Community Relations.
• Eagerness to work with diverse communities, as well as Indigenous communities and First Nations.
• Political acuity with a capacity to operate in a manner that promotes public confidence within complex social, high pressure and highly visible political environments;
• Understanding of marketing techniques.
• Professional affiliations, certificates, or awards considered assets.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills, independence and ability to manage priorities;
• Ability to interact with employees and with company managers;
• Excellent communication skills and a strong, self-motivated, work ethic;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access);
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work on multiple demands simultaneously.
• Clear Background check (Criminal)

Education / Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, or related field.

LanguagesEnglish ProficiencyBenefits:Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Shortamp; Long Term Disability, Lifeamp; Accident Insurance, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.Hitachi Rail-sts.com/en/careers.It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers!Have a glance at our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirailsts/#LI-JB1