Search Engine Optimization Specialist

resulta; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

3 weeks annual vacation

Annual fitness allowance

Hybrid working model

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Halifax is seeking an SEO Specialist to drive organic search success. You will conduct keyword research, optimize content, and support site migrations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in SEO, strong technical skills, and a collaborative spirit. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and excellent benefits including medical, vacation, and wellness allowances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on SEO experience in content-heavy or affiliate environments.
• Strong expertise in keyword research and on-page optimization.
• Experience with SEO during site migrations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth keyword research for optimization.
• Provide SEO recommendations for content performance.
• Lead site audits and identify technical SEO opportunities.

Skills

Keyword Research

On-page optimization

Technical SEO

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Screaming Frog

GA4

Job description

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Part of a global affiliate marketing team, our mission is to drive traffic and generate leads for our clients. We’ve built a team of talented marketing and technology experts who thrive in our evolving industry and are driven to be the best in the market.

Your Impact

Some projects come along once in a lifetime, and this is one of them. Built on over 20 years of history, this media site is entering a new era — and we’re looking for the key people who will make it an unforgettable success. Legacy will meet innovation. Tradition will elevate with bold ideas, fresh creativity, and what’s most important to us: an unstoppable ambition.

Your new role

We are seeking a sharp and collaborative SEO Specialist to help drive the organic search success of a large-scale affiliate media site. Reporting to the Marketing Lead, this role will focus on keyword research, SEO optimization of existing content, and supporting a major site migration and rebranding initiative. The SEO Specialist will be instrumental in ensuring the site is strategically positioned to capture and grow search traffic, especially around high‑intent commercial queries. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and on‑page SEO skills, a data‑informed mindset, and a collaborative spirit that supports content, commercial, and performance teams alike.

What you’ll be working on

• Keyword Research & Mapping: Conduct in-depth keyword research to identify new opportunities, inform content planning, and support ongoing optimization. Lead keyword mapping efforts in preparation for a full site relaunch.
• SEO Optimization: Provide page‑level SEO recommendations to improve the performance of evergreen and commercial content, working closely with the editorial and content operations teams.
• Technical SEO: Perform site health checks and identify ongoing action items to improve core keyword ranking over time.
• Optimize on‑page SEO for website metadata, schema, topical optimization, content length, page speed, etc.
• Identify areas for on‑site improvements in site structure, internal linking, and content.
• Lead comprehensive site audits to identify technical SEO opportunities and implement fixes.
• Analyze and resolve indexing issues in Google Search Console, addressing crawl errors, sitemaps, robots.txt, and canonicalization.
• Ensure Core Web Vitals, page speed, and mobile‑friendliness align with search engine best practices.
• Lead and manage website migrations, including creating and executing redirect maps and validating post‑launch performance.
• Apply a strong understanding of HTTP status codes (2xx, 3xx, 4xx, 5xx) to implement correct responses, redirects, and remediation steps that protect SEO equity.
• Site Migration Support: Play a central role in the planning and execution of the site migration, ensuring SEO best practices are followed to minimize risk and protect rankings.
• Content Collaboration: Partner with editors, writers, and content managers to ensure keyword targeting, metadata, linking strategies, and page structures are optimized for organic success.
• Performance Monitoring: Track performance of key pages and keywords using tools like Google Search Console and Ahrefs. Report on ranking shifts, visibility gaps, and optimization wins.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed on search engine updates, SERP trends, and competitor strategies to proactively adapt and inform growth initiatives.

A little bit about you and your qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on SEO experience, ideally in content‑heavy or affiliate environments.
• Strong expertise in keyword research, on‑page optimization, and keyword clustering.
• Experience supporting or leading SEO efforts during site migrations or domain changes.
• Familiarity with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and GA4.
• Ability to translate SEO data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross‑functionally with editorial, tech, and performance teams.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive in identifying growth opportunities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in competitive industries.
• Familiarity with content mapping frameworks and scalable SEO documentation processes.
• Working knowledge of technical SEO fundamentals (e.g., redirects, canonical tags, crawl budget, indexation).
• Comfort participating in planning sessions and contributing to content prioritization.
• Understanding of how SEO integrates with broader performance and affiliate strategies.

What’s in it for you

💻 Top of the line equipment to thrive in your role

💖 Full medical benefits from day 1 for you and your family— including 100% employer‑paid coverage for top‑tier Health and Dental Benefits

🏦 Group RSP with employer contributions

🏝️ Start at 3 weeks annual vacation time, with extra vacation time accrued annually and more time off gifted at milestone work‑aversary

🍏 Enhanced flexible work hours, flexible sick days, and an annual fitness allowance

📍 Hybrid working model—join us in office three days a week!

🛫 Eligible employees can work internationally for up to four weeks per year

📚 An ever‑changing industry and supportive environment to propel your growth

☕️ Enjoy our beautiful waterfront view with an in‑office gym, office bar, and café where you’ll find complimentary drinks and a stocked pantry, and a whole lot more!

➕ And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

More About Us

At resulta, challenges fuel our high‑achievers to be the best in market. We thrive on embracing change, challenges, and problem‑solving. Within our supportive community of managers and coworkers, you’re encouraged to embrace your authentic self while working toward common goals as a cohesive team. By prioritizing continuous learning and personal growth, we enable our people to realize their full potential and maintain a competitive edge. Through our people‑centric policies, we strive to help you strike a healthy balance between professional aspirations and personal well‑being. Beyond our desk, we’re dedicated to leaving a positive imprint, empowering you to make meaningful contributions both with the team and in your broader community.

DEI Statement

We’re devoted to creating a safe and inclusive work environment where we can all bring our authentic selves to work. We know we will be celebrated as an integral part of our team, no matter our identity, experiences, or backgrounds! We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and expressions to apply!

Accessibility Statement

We want to make sure our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process or beyond, just let us know. We'll work with you to make the necessary accommodations.

We’re utilizing AI tools, including resume summarization software, within our recruitment platform (Teamtailor) to assist in screening and assessing applications. This supports a more efficient and consistent evaluation process. Our hiring team still carefully reviews all applications.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Advertising Services