Organization: Trans Canada Trail
Location: home office located in any Canadian city with a major airport
The Trans Canada Trail / Sentier Transcanadien (TCT/STC) when
complete, will be the world’s longest and grandest r
ecreational trail.
It is currently used by millions of Canadians and international
visitors to experience our country’s legendary wilderness, cycle
historic rail trails, explore provincial and territorial capitals,
canoe the routes of early explorers, visit national and provincial
parks and historic sites, commute to and from work, and enjoy the
benefits of safe, healthy active living. By Canada’s 150th anniversary
of Confederation in 2017, the Trail will be fully connected,
stretching over 24,000 kilometres from coast to coast to coast,
linking millions of Canadians and celebrating our natural and cultural
heritage. Today 80% of the Trail is developed.
SIGNAGE MANAGER
Reporting to the National Director of Trail, the Signage Manager
oversees the implementation of Trans Canada Trail’s corporate signage
strategy to the organization’s 25th anniversary in 2017 including the
following:
• Development of a complete sign system, including multiple signage
pilot projects;
• Production and implementation of signage program across the country
post pilots;
• Development of a set of digital modules for web and mobile applications;
• Design and re-skinning of TCT structures across the country;and
• Development of a national interpretive plan framework.
This position may be based in a home office located in any Canadian
city with a major airport.
SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the management of TCT’s signage program;
• Establish locations where signage by 2017 is essential;
• Develop design briefs, ensuring that signs reflect the TCT brand and
will enhance users’ experience;
• Manage the inventory of signage assets ensuring signs are available
as required;
• Ensure way-finding signage, either physical or digital, is in place
for all sections of Trail by 2017;
• Advocate for the placement of signs with high-level key decision
makers including government partners & other organizations;
• Periodically inspect trail signage projects;
• Contribute to the development of digital signage;
• Consult with provincial and territorial trail groups;
• Manage a team of regional signage officers;
• Oversee various design, application development and planning contractors; and
• In consultation with the National Director of Trail, develop budgets
and schedules.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience overseeing signage programs
including digital signage:
• Experience working with content management systems;
• Strong project management skills & experience;
• Community engagement skills & experience;
• Knowledge of federal and provincial transportation codes is an asset;
• Must be available to travel extensively.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in the Trans Canada
Trail/Sentier Transcanadien. Only those candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted.
Please forward your resume in confidence by July 31st
Trans Canada Trail/Sentier Transcanadien
321, rue de la Commune Ouest, suite 300
Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E1
Email: info@tctrail.ca
Attn : Signage Manager