Public Affairs Lead

Description:

Leads the development of communications and public affairs project strategies to advance corporate enterprise priorities and initiatives.

Develops core messages to communicate and articulate enterprise-wide activities as it relates to TransLink’s strategic plan.

Provides senior-level advance and guidance to senior executives and the CEO; develops briefing notes; and acts as TransLink’s subject matter expert in response to inquiries and requests.

Builds, manages and maintains relationships with government stakeholders to engage and present communication materials.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops communications and public affairs strategies to support consistent, corporate messaging as it relates to enterprise-wide initiatives across TransLink.

Ensures adherence to TransLink’s corporate brand standards and best practices in communications.

Conducts research, writes, edits, creates and oversees the production of relevant internal and corporate communications and public affairs materials across various levels. Leads and manages effective and regular communications for all staff through a range of channels, ensuring ease of access.

Oversees the lifecycle of projects and initiatives with medium to large scope and high complexity, including project development, implementation, budget development, timelines, deliverables and stakeholder interactions; presents and reports on project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key metrics to the senior leadership team and provides suggestions, advice, guidance and recommendations to mitigate risks and resolve issues.