marketing consultant - advertising

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a candidate in Burlington, Canada to develop communication strategies and oversee public marketing efforts. The ideal individual will have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience with MS Office tools. Strong client focus and teamwork ability are essential. This role requires attention to detail and the capacity to manage tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong client focus and ability to work in a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies for events and fundraising.
• Oversee the preparation of written public materials.
• Advise clients on advertising strategies.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organization

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Develop policies
• 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
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Supervise staff
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Recruit and hire staff
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Develop feasibility studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop and implement business plans
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner
• Due diligence