Digital & Social Media Specialist at NORTHLAND POWER

NORTHLAND POWER; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching 8%

Extended health, dental and vision

Parental leave

Wellness program and EAP

Birthday off

Job summary

Northland Power seeks a Digital & Social Media Specialist to execute its digital communications strategy across global markets. You will own the corporate website and social channels, develop engaging content, run campaigns and use analytics to optimize performance.

This hands‑on role reports to Corporate Affairs and requires four days in the Toronto office weekly. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in corporate digital comms, strong writing, WordPress expertise, SEO knowledge and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience managing corporate digital communications and social media channels.
• Experience developing and executing digital and social media strategies for a global organization.
• Advanced experience with WordPress or similar enterprise CMS.
• Experience using social media management, listening and analytics tools to monitor performance and generate insights.
• Experience planning, executing and optimizing paid social media, paid search and digital advertising campaigns.
• Strong SEO, website optimization and digital accessibility knowledge.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills for multiple platforms.
• Experience managing editorial/content calendars and external partners.
• Global company experience and energy sector exposure are assets.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day management of the corporate website, ensuring status, accuracy and alignment with priorities.
• Manage and execute global social media strategy to grow audience and brand awareness.
• Develop and maintain an integrated digital content calendar supporting campaigns and milestones.
• Support digital campaigns to enhance reputation, employer branding and stakeholder engagement.
• Create, edit and publish engaging digital content across website and social channels.
• Lead community management and engage with audiences across platforms.
• Plan, execute and optimize paid social media and digital advertising campaigns.
• Monitor and report on website and campaign performance with analytics tools.
• Develop regular performance reporting with metrics and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to translate priorities into compelling stories.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors for high‑quality content.
• Stay current on digital trends and best practices to strengthen presence.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.

Skills

Digital communications

Social media management

Content creation

SEO knowledge

Analytics tools

Narrative writing

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations or a related discipline

Tools

WordPress

CMS

Social listening tools

Paid media platforms

Job description

Who We Are

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon‑neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

Position Details

Full-time, on-site position.

What you’ll do

As a Digital & Social Media Specialist, you will be responsible for executing Northland Power’s digital communications strategy and strengthening the company’s presence across global markets. Working closely with the Corporate Affairs leadership team, you will own execution and the day‑to‑day management of Northland’s corporate website and social media channels, including developing engaging content, executing digital campaigns, managing online communities and using analytics to continuously optimize performance. Reporting to the Manager of Communications & Workplace Services, this is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role for a digital communications professional who can translate strategy into action. The successful candidate will work closely with teams across the business to identify opportunities, tell Northland’s story, amplify key milestones and enhance engagement with priority audiences. This role is based at our Toronto headquarters and requires employees to work from the office a minimum of four days per week in accordance with Northland's hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day‑to‑day management of Northland Power’s corporate website, ensuring content is current, accurate, accessible and aligned with business priorities, brand standards and SEO best practices.
• Manage and execute Northland’s global social media strategy across priority channels, driving audience growth, engagement and brand awareness.
• Develop and maintain an integrated digital content calendar that supports corporate priorities, campaigns, project milestones, executive thought leadership and key business initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of digital campaigns that enhance Northland’s reputation, employer brand and stakeholder engagement.
• Create, write, edit and publish compelling digital content across Northland’s website and social media channels, including written content, graphics, videos and other multimedia assets.
• Lead community management across social media channels by monitoring conversations, engaging with audiences, responding to inquiries where appropriate and escalating issues when required.
• Plan, execute and optimize paid social media, paid search and digital advertising campaigns to support corporate objectives and maximize campaign performance.
• Monitor, analyze and report on website, social media and digital campaign performance using analytics and reporting tools, providing insights and recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Develop regular performance reporting, including channel metrics, campaign results and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Corporate Affairs and internal business teams to identify content opportunities and translate complex business priorities into compelling digital stories.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, creative partners, photographers, videographers and other vendors to deliver high‑quality digital content.
• Stay current on emerging digital trends, platforms, tools and best practices, recommending opportunities to strengthen Northland’s digital presence.
• Ensure all digital content aligns with Northland’s brand guidelines, corporate messaging and accessibility standards.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience managing corporate digital communications and social media channels.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing digital and social media strategies for a global organization.
• Advanced experience working with WordPress or similar enterprise content management systems.
• Experience using social media management, listening and analytics tools to monitor performance and generate insights.
• Experience planning, executing and optimizing paid social media, paid search and digital advertising campaigns.
• Strong understanding of SEO, website optimization and digital accessibility best practices.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging content for multiple digital platforms.
• Experience developing and managing editorial and content calendars.
• Strong understanding of digital analytics and the ability to use data to inform content and channel strategies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience managing external agencies, vendors or creative partners is considered an asset.
• Previous experience managing digital and social media for a global company is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in the energy sector or large infrastructure projects is considered an asset.

What’s In It for You

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work‑life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department. We use AI‑enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people. This is a new position.