Social Media Advisor – FinDev Canada

Export Development Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading development financial institution as a Social Media Advisor. You will strategize and manage the organization’s social media presence, contributing to impactful change in emerging markets. Your expertise will help position the organization as a leader in development finance, while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in social media management.
• Strong written and verbal skills in both English and French.
• Mastery of social media management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media strategy focusing on LinkedIn and X.
• Create and manage social media content calendar.
• Measure and analyze performance through KPIs.

Skills

Social Media Management

Written Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Relevant qualifications in marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Canva

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a Social Media Advisor!

Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development . We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, on development finance, and on the world at large.

• Location : FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).
• Team: Marketing & Communications
• Reports to: Manager, Marketing & Communications
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary:
  • Marketing & Communications 17: $83,037 - $110,717,plus performance-based incentive

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work - At FinDev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
• Your Colleagues - Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.
• Collaborative Culture - Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At FinDev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
• Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Position & Team Overview

FinDev Canada’s Marketing and communications team is looking for an Advisor to manage the organization’s social media presence and position the organization as a leader in the industry through engaging content. The successful candidate will collaborate with the current external social media vendor on the internalization of this function into FinDev Canada.

The ideal candidate has experience developing social media strategies that contribute meaningfully to corporate objectives. They can execute this strategy and adapt to changes in the operating landscape. They can also improve processes to optimize outputs and outcomes, choose the right metrics to measure success and analyze these metrics to improve future campaign performance. The ideal candidate displays initiative and curiosity, continuously learning about our industry and the evolution of our ecosystem. They have a strategic mindset, leveraging our social media presence to increase the organization's visibility and positioning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop a social media strategy for FinDev Canada with focus on LinkedIn and X, to build awareness, position the organization as a thought leader in the development finance space and complement other engagement activities of the organization.
• Plan and execute promotion of all events and Executive engagement for which there are social media opportunities, working with relevant internal and external partners to create campaigns before, during and after the engagements.
• Create and manage the organization’s social media content calendar, following the latest news, trends and developments in the industry and incorporating these considerations into the content planning process.
• Develop and publish socialcontent, including text, images and videos, working in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team for blog creation.Will be responsible for future content creation needs, among other types of content, as well as steady publication of content across all socials.
• Measure and analyze the performance of our social media strategy and content through appropriate KPIs, identify areas of success and improvement, and regularly report and present to the team.
• Refine and update our social media strategy and calendar according to performance and organizational priorities.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

• Educational Background : Relevant qualifications in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience : 5-7 years of experience in social media management.
• Language Proficiency : Strong written and verbal skills in both English and French.
• Communication skills: Exceptional written communication abilities.
• Social Media Expertise: In-depth knowledge of social media management best practices.
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of social media management and content creation tools, including Hootsuite and Canva.

Nice-to-Haves

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in the financial industry or government institutions.
• Additional Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish.

Ready to take the next steps?
Apply now! Please include your resume, cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check our website here http://www.findevcanada.ca/
FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.