Communications Manager

Job Description:
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will assist in the execution of Strategic Growth initiatives in the areas of new waste management infrastructure, acquisitions, divestitures and the preparation of proposals and tenders of work.
Primary Responsibilities:
New waste management infrastructure (landfills, compost sites, transfer stations)
- Planning, preparing and delivering public consultation programs in cooperation with project teams and consultants
- Reviewing consulting proposals and recommending invoices for payment
- Supervising consultants retained to conduct public consultation activities
- Chairing community and staff committees used to develop new facilities
- Liaising with key stakeholders including community members, partner companies, politicians, Government Agencies and the media (print, broadcast, electronic)
- Monitoring print, electronic media for issues related to our projects and developing response programs
- Developing and managing the content of project websites
- Responding to community concerns in person (public and committee meetings) by telephone and in writing (email, web postings)
Acquisitions:
- Preparing due diligence packages for divestures
- Reviewing due diligence packages for acquisitions
- Coordinating/facilitating/participating in the negotiation process
Proposals/Tenders
- Assessing requests for tenders/proposals with the management team to determine if they are consistent with our strategic direction
- Reviewing requests for tenders/proposals and assisting with strategy development
- Developing response schedule, QA/QC materials and risk assessment plans
- Overseeing the preparation of the tender/proposal response
- Coordinating preparation of the final submission
- Preparing follow-up materials (responses to questions, presentation materials)
Divisional Marketing:
- Preparing marketing materials including print (brochures, pamphlets, handouts, projects sheets, advertisements, articles), tradeshows/conference display materials (posters, presentations, slideshows) and website updates and content
- Scheduling and attend tradeshows/conferences

Job Experience:
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:
Skills:
This position requires a demonstrated degree of initiative and judgment to identify opportunities, organize and prioritize tasks associated with long term projects. The successful candidate must deal with colleagues, partners, the public, government officials and the media with courtesy and diplomacy to facilitate positive relationships.
- Working knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations and approvals
- Advanced customer service, interpersonal and communication skills to promote and foster relationships with partners, the public, government officials and the media
- Demonstrated numeric skills to produce accurate tender/proposal estimates, project budget costs, consulting fees estimates
- Advanced ability to identify, analyze and respond to operational and/or community issues
- Advanced ability to work independently and take appropriate action based on general direction
- Advanced written and oral communication skills to provide information in one-on-one and group situations
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to act with diplomacy and discretion when dealing with colleagues, partners, the public, government officials and the media
- Strong ability to act proactively to avoid situations that may result in negative outcomes
- Well developed ability to work with diverse personalities and work styles
- Advanced written communications skills used to develop clear documents and edit/proof reading material and advertising copy is required
Education:
The successful candidate will require a minimum College or University degree in Marketing, Communication or a related field. Additional courses in general business, sales, marketing, media relations and environmental management would be an asset.
Experience:
Greater than 5 years experience in sales, marketing and/or communications
Licenses
A valid G Registration Ontario Driver's License in good standing is required for this position

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Expected Travel Time: About 25%