public relations officer

About the company

Work setting Business and/or industry. Advertising, marketing and public relations agency. Professional association or organization. Convention centre.

Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Your tasks

• Develop communication strategies.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter.
• Supervise staff.
• Plan development projects.
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material.
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions.
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions.
• Conduct analytical marketing studies.
• Design market research questionnaires.
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials.
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions.
• Develop marketing strategies.
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia.
• Maintain and manage digital database.
• Provide information to the public through newspaper and magazine columns, articles and radio commentaries.
• Promote conference and meeting services or special events.
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits.
• Plan and direct advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Plan and direct market research studies.
• Manage finances or budget.
• Develop promotional materials.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs.
• Manage events.
• Consult with clients to determine project needs.

Requirements

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Windows.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Spreadsheet.
• Quick Books.
• Social Media.

Area of work experience

• Marketing.
• Conference and meeting planning companies.
• Communications and public relations.

Area of specialization

• Communications.
• Brand management.
• Digital media.
• Publications.
• Graphic design.

Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently.

Personal suitability

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

2 years to less than 3 years.

What we offer

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits Free parking available.

Other

Supervision 3-4 people.

Transportation/travel information Willing to travel for extended periods.

Employment terms options Evening.

Employment terms options Flexible hours. Night. Day. Weekend.