digital communications specialist

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

Urban area. Private company, corporation or industry.

Tasks:

• Develop communication strategies.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content.
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products.
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material.
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions.
• Gather, research and prepare communications material.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media.
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials.
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions.
• Develop marketing strategies.
• Maintain and manage digital database.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials.
• Copywrite.

Supervision:

No supervision responsibility.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• Adobe Illustrator.
• Adobe Photoshop.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Spreadsheet.
• Google Drive.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Social Media.

Area of specialization:

• Communications.
• Brand management.
• Digital media.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Integrity.
• Quick learner.
• Due diligence.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.