communications specialist

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Communication, general.
• Public relations, advertising and applied communication, general.
• Library and information science.
• Marketing/marketing management, general.

Work setting:

• Arts and culture.
• Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

• Evaluate communication strategies and programs.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Oversee the preparation of public written material .
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content.
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter.
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes.
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Plan development projects.
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities.
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles.
• 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.
• Gather, research and prepare communications material.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media.
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions.
• Develop marketing strategies.
• Develop and implement business plans.
• Maintain and manage digital database.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials.
• Copywrite.
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support.

Supervision:

• Working groups.
• Contractors.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Windows.
• InDesign.
• JavaScript.
• MS Access.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Spreadsheet.
• Database management.
• Google Drive.
• LinkedIn.
• MailChimp.
• Electronic mail.
• Java.
• Desktop publishing software.
• WordPress.

Area of work experience:

• Community service organization.

Area of specialization:

• Project management.
• Communications.
• Brand management.
• Digital media.
• Strategy.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• 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 meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.

Experience:

• 5 years or more.

Workplace information:

• Hybrid.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• On-site amenities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Variable or compressed work week.