Communications Centre of Excellence
The Communications Centre of Excellence (CCoE) fosters audience awareness and involvement through internal and external communications leadership, best practices, and support that aligns with the Pacific Western Group of Companies Brand Identities, Safety Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Priorities.
The mission of the CCoE is to power communications strategies that support the Pacific Western Group of Companies’ business objectives. It is responsible for the standardization, governance, and benchmarking of corporate-wide communications, as well as the production of content and messaging that is clear, consistent, timely, and relevant to a diverse set of audiences.
CCoE services include:
- CONTENT CREATION
- CREATIVE SERVICES
- EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
- MARKETING
- PUBLIC RELATIONS
Award-Winning Communications
Within the first year of operation, the CCoE and its internal communications app, PWT InTouch, garnered the attention of the transit industry. We were awarded the 2018 Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Corporate Leadership Award in the category of Marketing and Communications.

News & Events
“Routine” SOUTHLAND Charter Turns Into a Very Special Day for Airdrie Family
When SOUTHLAND Driver Jennifer Ma signed up to work a charter in mid-October, the thought that it would be anything more than another routine trip never crossed her mind. However, that all changed when she found out who the guest of honour was. Sloane is autistic and...
Diversified Transportation’s Dual Fuel Partner Featured on Global News
Diversified's Dual Fuel motorcoach got some serious TV time last week! Diesel Tech Industries, Diversified's partner, appeared on Global News Edmonton to promote the Guardian Hydrogen-Diesel System and highlight the impact it will have on the transportation industry....
Prairie Bus Lines Driver Named Spruce View Citizen of the Year
The Spruce View & District Lions Club has selected Carly Hansen as Spruce Citizen of the Year for 2024. The award has been given annually since about 1980 to one individual who gives selflessly to the community. Hansen is the mother of seven children and she is a...
Diversified Transportation Drops Off 672 lbs of Food at the Wood Buffalo Food Bank
Yesterday, Diversified Transportation wrapped up their Food Bank drive in Fort McMurray as part of the Corporate Challenge. Our Diversified family has proven time again that when a call goes out they don’t hesitate to step up to the plate and once again we delivered...
SOUTHLAND Transportation Donates Handi-Bus to the Los Amigos Project in Mexico
Since 2011, the Los Amigos Project has coordinated the delivery of decommissioned emergency vehicles, handi-vans/buses and school buses to the people of Mexico. The project is spearheaded by members of various Rotary Clubs in southern and central Alberta, and this...
PWT Playing a Major Role in Banff National Park’s Surge in Transit Ridership
PWT was featured prominently in a recent CBC Calgary news story reporting a huge jump in transit usage in Banff National Park. 2023 saw more visitors leave their vehicles at home to take advantage of On-it Regional Transit, Roam Local Transit and the Parks Canada...