marketing assistant

Government of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization based in Canada is seeking an experienced communications specialist with a Bachelor's degree. You will develop and evaluate communication strategies, produce educational materials, and oversee public written content. Ideal candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in various software applications. This role requires on-site work with benefits including health coverage and long-term care insurance.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Experience in project management and communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies and programs.
• Evaluate existing communication strategies.
• Produce educational and publicity programs.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

MS Excel

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Graphic communications, general
• Graphic communications, other
• Graphic design
• Business administration and management, general
• Marketing, other

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

• Business

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
• 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
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop marketing strategies
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Copywrite

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
  • Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
  • Jira
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • HTML editing software
  • InDesign
  • JavaScript
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe XD
  • Figma
  • Google Drive
  • Lightspeed
  • LinkedIn
  • MailChimp
  • Shopify
  • Zoho CRM
  • Electronic mail
  • Java

• Area of specialization
  • Project management
  • Communications
  • Brand management
  • Digital media
  • Strategy

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

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

Benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available