marketing specialist

Explorer Group Canada Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local event and communication firm is seeking a candidate to develop and implement various events for publicity and fundraising. Candidates should have a College / CEGEP degree and about a year of experience in the field. The role emphasizes communication strategies and public engagement. This is a permanent position with a 35-hour workweek and includes a health care plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification is a College / CEGEP degree.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Good command of English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement events for publicity and fundraising.
• Evaluate and oversee communication strategies and programs.
• Produce educational and informational materials.
• Administer programs promoting business investment.

Skills

Communication strategies

Event development

Research and analysis

Public relations

Content creation

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
• 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.
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• 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 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
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Photoshop
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Additional job details

• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week