marketing specialist

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

Job summary

A government agency in Kelowna is looking for a communication officer to develop and implement communication strategies. The role involves preparing public materials and advising clients on marketing strategies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and skills in Adobe Suite and MS Office. This position offers various health and financial benefits, and requires work on-site without remote options.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Pension plan

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies.
• Prepare written material such as reports and briefs.
• Publicize activities and events.
• Advise clients on advertising strategies.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graphic design

Marketing, other

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CSS

HTML editing software

InDesign

Figma

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Graphic design
• Marketing, other

Experience: 5 years or more

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

Green job: This position is described as a green job, contributing to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration.

The employer stated that this position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Ski centre/resort

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies
• Develop policies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement 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
• Supervise staff
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters and communications materials
• Copywriting

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• CSS
• HTML editing software
• InDesign
• Figma
• Adobe Suite

Area of work experience

• Tourism

Area of specialization

• Digital media

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options