marketing specialist

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a communications specialist to develop and implement communication strategies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to operate on-site. Benefits include health and dental plans, disability benefits, and vision care.

Benefits

Health benefits including dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a communications role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, and website content.
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings, and other events.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Gather, research, and prepare communications material.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

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

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s degree

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• 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
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare and\/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Develop marketing strategies
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials

Benefits

• Health benefits including dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits