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COOP Student, Transportation-Transit

 

 

Requisition ID: 14560  
Department: Transit Services Dept.  
Service: Transit Strat Comm&External Rel Service  
Branch: Transit Strategic Communications Branch 
Employment Type: 2  Co-op Student - Up to 4 months; January 2025 - April 2025
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 1760 
Salary Information: $22.019 - $31.232 per hour (2023 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment 
Application Close: 30/09/2024

 

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application. 

JOB SUMMARY

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.

 

Currently public transportation in Ottawa is transforming into a bus and rail service and customer information tools are expanding along with it. In a high-volume communications environment with strict production

and operational deadlines, the incumbent creates technical drawings, graphics and visuals for use in transit public information and marketing programs. Incumbent works with transit marketing, communications,

planning, systems and operations staff to develop content in digital and print media.

 

KEY DUTIES:


• Determines graphic requirements:
• Meets with transit staff to discuss purpose, audience, and intended usage
• Reviews existing materials
• Investigates alternative presentations and formats
• Consults with design staff and documentation for adherence to graphic and communication standards and established practices

Creates graphics:
• Reviews maps, schedules, illustrations, photos and architectural plans to determine content details;
• Organizes information in a visually appealing and effective format; considers look-and-feel, user requirements, and interface usability
• Creates maps and graphics files in vector, raster, video and audio formats suitable for the intended media.
• Arranges and ensures correct translation of text, graphics, and page-tags or other public code

Coordinates publication:
• Ensures completion of artwork according to publication release schedule
• Creates and updates website entries and graphics for multiple internal and external websites
• Creates maps and manages web content for detours and local events; works collaboratively with the web team to ensure that the website meets AODA accessibility standards, adheres to City of Ottawa design standards, and has the most up-to-date and accurate information; creates and validates data exports for external 3rd party developers; performs testing and validation on OC Transpo API

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in the following disciplines:

  • Interactive Multimedia and Design

  • Communication and Media Studies

  • Computer Science

 

No experience required

KNOWLEDGE

  • Computer software applications such as MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite

  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

  • Knowledge of accessibility standards as they apply to printed and digital material

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
  • Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

 

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

 

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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