marketing specialist

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Edmonton is seeking a communication strategist to develop and evaluate communication strategies while preparing various written materials. This role mandates on-site work and involves consultation for new businesses. Ideal candidates should possess a college education and relevant experience in similar roles. The position offers health benefits and a dental plan.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and evaluating communication strategies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies.
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports and briefs.
• Provide consultation on planning for new businesses.

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