Communications and Public Affairs Lead - FTT

**Marketing Statement** ----------------------- A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people. At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings. Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion! **Responsibilities** -------------------- PRIMARY PURPOSE 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. Acts as a subject matter expert in communications and public affairs strategies related to corporate initiatives and TransLink’s strategic plan. Responds to inquiries and requests for information and provides support to ensure the development of consistent messages. Provides communications and public affairs guidance to key staff, including