communications specialist

Gateway Holistic Care Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Holistic Care Group is seeking a communications professional to develop and implement effective communication strategies and programs. The position involves preparing written materials, supervising staff, and conducting marketing studies. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a relevant educational background, and will thrive in a supportive environment promoting equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience desired.
• Completion of a relevant college program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports and website content.
• Conduct analytical marketing studies and gather communications material.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Organized

Quick learner

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop communication strategies
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Supervise staff
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
• 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
  
  

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Quick learner
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience
  
  

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities