Rachel Simpson
About Rachel Simpson
Rachel Simpson serves as a Communications Officer at Infrastructure Canada, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in managing media content and creating graphics that support the department's visual identity.
Current Role at Infrastructure Canada
Rachel Simpson serves as a Communications Officer at Infrastructure Canada, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she manages the input of Media Advisories, News Releases, and Backgrounders into Canada's NewsDesk. Her work contributes to the effective dissemination of government information to the public. Additionally, she creates various graphics, including icons, charts, and banners, which support the visual identity of Infrastructure Canada.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Prior to her current role, Rachel Simpson worked at the Government of Canada as a Desktop Publisher at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat for four months in 2015. She also served as a Junior Project Administrator at Shared Services Canada for a similar duration in the same year. These positions provided her with foundational experience in government communications and project management.
Education in Graphic Design
Rachel Simpson studied at CÉGEP Heritage College from 2012 to 2015, where she focused on New Media & Publication Design and achieved a degree in Graphic Design. Her education equipped her with the skills necessary for creating visual content, which she applies in her current role at Infrastructure Canada. She also graduated from Philemon Wright High School, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012.
Skills in Visual Communication
In her professional capacity, Rachel Simpson is responsible for coding responsive and accessible Corporate Publications, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. She has designed infographics specifically for ministerial social media accounts, enhancing the visual communication strategy of the government. Her expertise in graphic design and communication plays a crucial role in her contributions to Infrastructure Canada.