Peter Smith

Peter Smith

A/ Manager, E-Communications at Industry Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

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Education
  • McGill University
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Peter Smith’s Summary

Communications advisor with broad experience in the government sector. Expertise in web communications, corporate identity and print production. Currently working on applying web 2.0 and social media in a public service context.

Peter Smith’s Specialties:

digital communications, web 2.0, social media


Peter Smith’s Experience

  • A/ Manager, E-Communications

    Industry Canada

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    May 2009Present (3 months)

    Leads team responsible for Departmental web presence. Ensures continuous improvement of corporate web site. Plans and implements strategies for digital communications in support of Departmental mandate and objectives.

  • Senior Advisor, E-Communications

    Industry Canada

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    January 2009May 2009 (5 months)

    Advisor for digital communications, with a focus on social media and web 2.0 issues. Developed strategy and tactics for internal clients. Created processes, tools and resources to facilitate web communications in the Department. Acted as key liaison with central agencies and participates in interdepartmental working groups. Worked to improve Departmental web presence through improving strategic use of analytics data and customer feedback.

  • Senior Publishing Advisor

    Industry Canada

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    20032008 (5 years)

    Industry Canada's lead advisor on publishing issues, including copyright and distribution/fulfillment. Departmental corporate identity expert and Federal Identity Program coordinator. Supervised one employee and oversaw Departmental compliance with obligations for publishing, such as public access, cataloging. Acted as key liaison with central agencies. Developed tools and resources to facilitate publishing processes in the Department.

  • Production Coordinator, Publishing

    Industry Canada

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    19982003 (5 years)

    Managed production of Industry Canada publications and marketing collateral, including reports, pamphlets, newsletters, exhibits and posters. Led teams of suppliers and liaised with subject matter experts to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.

  • English Editor

    Industry Canada

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    19961998 (2 years)

    Ensured the quality of texts for publications, marketing collateral and communications products. Provided a variety of editorial services including substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading and writing of original messages.


Peter Smith’s Education

  • McGill University

    BA , Anthropology , 19881992


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Peter Smith’s Interests:

digital communications, digital engagement, social media, web 2.0, branding, design, corporate identity, measurement and evaluation

Peter Smith’s Groups:

  •    Government of Canada
  •    Government of Canada Communicators

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