Communications Officer at PWGSC
Toronto, Canada Area
- Current
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- Communications Officer - Corporate Communications at Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ontario Region
- Past
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- Regional web/graphic designer - New Media at Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ontario Region
- Frontline Relief Worker at Touchstone Youth Centre
- International Activities Assistant at Ryerson University - International Services for Students
- Product Expert - Home Office at Future Shop
- Focus Group Facilitator at Hamilton Youth Net
- Education
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- Centennial College
- McMaster University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
Rick Weiss’s Summary
A skilled communicator, I recently completed a post-graduate certificate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Centennial College.
I have a passion for communications, and in particular, digital communications and new media. Right now I seek to develop my skills and knowledge while discovering my path through a fascinating career.
Rick Weiss’s Specialties:
Digital communications
Rick Weiss’s Experience
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Communications Officer - Corporate Communications
Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ontario Region
(Government Administration industry)
December 2008 — Present (8 months)
I provide PWGSC clients with internal and external communications strategies; including events, print and web documents, and media relations.
I also write fresh, informative employee news articles for our monthly internal electronic publication. -
Regional web/graphic designer - New Media
Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ontario Region
(Government Administration industry)
May 2008 — December 2008 (8 months)
I adapt and produce communication content and graphics for PWGSC Ontario Region's Intranet, Extranets and Internet site.
I participate in strategic planning surrounding the future of digital communications within PWGSC, and with our partner agencies within the Federal Government. -
Frontline Relief Worker
Touchstone Youth Centre
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
January 2008 — August 2008 (8 months)
Occasional weekend relief staff, performing any duties required.
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International Activities Assistant
Ryerson University - International Services for Students
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2006 — August 2007 (11 months)
My role was to provide support to the International Services for Students office and directly help international students with inquiries. A major part of my position was writing and editing office communcations and other documents including a monthly newsletter, and major report based on primary research on the experiences of international students at Ryerson University. The other major component was managing the inquiry area, including tier-1 supervising of part-time office staff.
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Product Expert - Home Office
Future Shop
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Retail industry)
September 2005 — February 2006 (6 months)
Client care and sales. I was responsible for greeting, understanding and educating the client, finally providing them with a solution to their computing needs.
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Focus Group Facilitator
Hamilton Youth Net
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
October 2003 — May 2005 (1 year 8 months)
Promotion of mental health awareness among high school and street youth. I co-facilitated groups of up to 12 youth in Hamilton, Ontario. I followed up with youth identified to be at risk of self-harming behavior and connected them with support services to help them in times of crisis.
Rick Weiss’s Education
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Centennial College
Corporate Communications and Public Relations 2007 — 2008
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McMaster University
B.Sc. , Psychology, Chemistry, Physics , 2000 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- McMaster Musical Theatre, Student Walk-Home Attendant Team (SWHAT),
Additional Information
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Rick Weiss’s Interests:
New technology, new media, public relations and communication, electronic entertainment, video games, martial arts, camping, reading good books, listening to good music, eating good food
Rick Weiss’s Groups:
McMaster Musical Theatre,, PodCamp Toronto, Kung Fu, Twitter
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Public Relations and Communications Professionals
Rick Weiss’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
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