Digital Marketing Specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a communication specialist to develop and implement strategies. The role requires 3 to 5 years of experience in communication and graphic design. Responsibilities include preparing reports, conducting marketing promotions, and managing digital content. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and writing skills. The position offers on-site work with various benefits, including paid learning opportunities and free parking.

Benefits

Bonus

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to develop and implement communication strategies.
• Strong skills in Adobe Suite for graphic design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies.
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written materials such as reports and briefs.
• Conduct online marketing and website promotions.
• Design marketing materials.

Skills

iOS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

MS Word

Tablet computer

Adobe XD

Google Drive

MailChimp

MAC

Adobe Suite

Education

College/CEEP or equivalent experience

Graphic design

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEEP
• or equivalent experience
• Graphic design

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work Location

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

Green Job

This position is a green job, involving tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Industrial
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Website developer

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies
• 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
• Write speeches, presentations, and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Design market research questionnaires
• 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, newsletters and communications materials

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

• iOS
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• InDesign
• MS Word
• Tablet computer
• Adobe XD
• Google Drive
• MailChimp
• MAC
• Adobe Suite

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Interactive/new media
• Communications
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Strategy

Additional information

• Tight deadlines
• Fast‑paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools & equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available