marketing coordinator

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

Job summary

A federal governmental organization located in Vancouver is seeking a communications specialist to develop events, evaluate communication strategies, and prepare public materials. The ideal candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. This full-time role requires working on-site, where you'll handle deadlines in a fast-paced environment and develop communications materials that engage the public.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in communication or public relations.
• Ability to develop marketing strategies and public relations materials.
• Experience in event coordination and publicizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity and fundraising.
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs.
• Write and edit press releases and other materials.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Evaluate 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
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• 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
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Due diligence