marketing specialist

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking a professional to develop and implement communication strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing written materials and advising clients on business development proposals. This role requires strong English communication skills and does not offer remote work options. Benefits include health and dental plans.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience with communication strategies is an asset.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies to promote initiatives.
• Prepare reports and website content.
• Respond to business community enquiries regarding development opportunities.
• Administer programs to enhance business investment.

Skills

Communication strategies

Research and analytical skills

Written communication

Consultation

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• 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
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Design market research questionnaires
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• 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
• Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
• Other benefits
  • Other benefits