Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 30 to 40 hours per weekEducation : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience : 1 year to less than 2 yearsCommunication and media studies, otherInternational business / trade / commerceMarketing / marketing management, generalBusiness, management, marketing and related support services, otheror equivalent experienceAsset languages
- Mandarin
- Vietnamese
Work site environment
- Multi-cultural communities
Work setting
- Business
- Private company, corporation or industry
Tasks
- Develop communication strategies
- Evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Implement communication strategies and programs
- Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
- 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
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media
- Conduct analytical marketing studies
- Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
- Design market research questionnaires
- Develop portfolio of marketing materials
- Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
- Develop marketing strategies
- Develop and implement business plans
- Maintain and manage digital database
- Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
- Copywrite
- Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
Supervision
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Spreadsheet
- Database management
- Google Drive
- Keynote
- LinkedIn
- MailChimp
- Electronic mail
- Desktop publishing software
- WordPress
- Social Media
Specialization or experience
- Employee engagement
Area of specialization
- Interactive / new media
- Communications
- Brand management
- Digital media
- Strategy
Specialization / experience (business sales and services)
- Distribution
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Ability to work independently
Own tools / equipment
- Computer
- Printer
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Dependability
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- Piece work
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities