New Posting - Halifax International Airport Authority

Marketing & Communications Manager
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) - Halifax, NS

Halifax Stanfield is Atlantic Canada’s principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with access to markets across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean Basin, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It’s the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer Canada Customs services on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis, and U.S. preclearance. The Airport, a major economic generator valued at over $2.7 billion to the provincial economy, serves over 3.9 million passengers and processes more than 33,300 metric tonnes of cargo. A recognized innovator in the global airport industry, Halifax Stanfield is the first airport in North America to offer a self-service baggage drop system for all passengers and is consistently ranked among the best airports in the world. Role Profile:  The Marketing & Communications Manager develops and implements all communication and marketing activities in support of the corporate direction, strategic plan, business plan and all related strategic objectives of the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). The Manager also coordinates all stakeholder relations and supports business development activities with market intelligence and data analysis. He/she also acts as an alternate spokesperson for the organization. Qualifications:  Post-secondary degree in marketing, public relations, or corporate communications with a minimum of five years’ experience Two years’ of effective managerial experience, including establishing work priorities, career development and performance coaching Demonstrated ability to focus on priorities and achieve desired results Demonstrated knowledge of communications, marketing and business intelligence Experience in effectively developing and managing budgets Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and logically and develop and execute impactful communication strategies to different audiences Demonstrated knowledge of communications planning and implementation, media and stakeholder relations and issue management Strong writer, able to highlight the corporate voice and tone in deliverables Adept at identifying communication opportunities to positively highlight the organization and demonstrated ability to maximize their impact Outstanding interpersonal, teaming, verbal, presentation and process-facilitation skills Strong collaborator Demonstrated editorial skills and outstanding command of the English language Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders Demonstrated ability to make decisions and follow up Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team HIAA offers an exceptional compensation, pension and benefits package; if this position interests you, please apply in confidence by 4:00 pm, July 10, 2017 , quoting competition number HIAA-17-10 to: Human Resources Halifax International Airport Authority To apply electronically, please click on the Apply Now button. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  HIAA is an equal opportunity employer We encourage women, Aboriginals, persons with disabilities and racially visible persons to apply and self-identify To self-identify, please click here and complete the survey. For further information or to apply, please click here