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Temporary 14 Month Position

Salary: Commensurate with Experience 

NAV CANADA is part of a global industry, an industry that’s on the move. We are a dynamic organization serving a world in motion - a true innovator with a global reputation for setting new standards. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic setting.

“What we see at NAV CANADA every day of the year is the pride that comes from doing work exceedingly well” (John Crichton, President and CEO)

NAV CANADA the country's civil air navigation services provider is a private sector, non-share capital corporation. With operations coast to coast, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information services, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.

You can be part of our dynamic team! We are currently recruiting for a Communications Advisor. If you see yourself succeeding in the following role, we would be pleased to consider your application. Come and discover your full potential.

Overview: 
Reporting to the Manager Employee Communications, the incumbent is responsible to provide communications advisory services, which include: the writing/editing and production of various newsletters and publications, writing/editing internal bulletins for distribution to managers and employees, drafting communications plans and strategies for initiatives/programs/projects for our internal functional groups, writing web-based material for the NAV CANADA portal, event planning (e.g. Company participation in symposiums, trade shows, seminars, employee-oriented events, community events, etc.)

Accountabilities: 

• Works closely with other managers and senior management on the development of communications products.
• Works on special events.
• Works closely with all functional groups as communications support on company-wide programs and initiatives.
• Assists from time to time with other Communications duties, as directed by the Manager, Employee Communications.
• Acts as communications support for the national United Way campaign, North American Occupational Health and Safety Week, etc.

• 3-5 years experience in Communications, and in particular internal communications
• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism or another degree with equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write/edit at a professional standard.
• Experience writing a wide variety of material such as newsletters, speeches, biographies, audio-visual material, web-based text.
• Experience writing communications plans and communications strategies.
• Experience in planning special events and in publication production.
• Prepared to travel from time to time to NAV CANADA facilities in support of communications activities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in situations where teamwork approach is required, but also strongly self-motivated.
• Proven ability to quickly grasp and assimilate complex corporate and technical material and communicate effectively to a general audience.
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and shift priorities as required.
• Good knowledge of social media and how to apply its use in business environment.
• Graphic design capabilities an asset.
• Strong computer skills essential: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe, Photoshop (photo manipulation).
• Knowledge of digital photography and videography also an asset.

Please forward your resume by e-mail to jobs@navcanada.ca no later than February 25, 2010. Please refer to Reference Number IRC #3587 in your subject line.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily and clearly on the subject line of their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

NAV CANADA is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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