marketing specialist

Government of Canada - Western; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a candidate for a marketing role that involves conducting research on marketing strategies and advising clients on promotional tactics. Responsibilities include creating communication materials and managing online marketing efforts. The position requires a college education and strong interpersonal skills. All work must be done onsite in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing strategies or related fields an asset.
• Computer and technology knowledge is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products.
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies.
• Prepare communications material including brochures and newsletters.
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce, and Website promotions.
• Develop marketing strategies and deliver presentations at events.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Accurate

Dependability

Reliability

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

MS Windows

Electronic mail

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• 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
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Electronic mail

Additional information – Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability