social media specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Toronto seeks an individual to develop communication strategies and manage various outreach programs. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience in publicity, and the ability to supervise a small team. Responsibilities include creating written content, coordinating events, and publicizing activities. Benefits include free parking and pay time off for volunteering.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in communication strategies and program implementation.
• Ability to manage and supervise a small team of staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies and implement programs.
• Create written materials such as reports and briefs.
• Coordinate special events and publicize organizational activities.

Skills

iOS

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Adobe XD

Google Drive

LinkedIn

Education

College certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• 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
• Train staff
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Recruit and hire staff
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Design market research questionnaires
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• iOS
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Adobe XD
• Google Drive
• LinkedIn

Area of work experience

• Product development

Area of specialization

• Interactive/new media
• Communications
• Brand management
• Strategy

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Distribution

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner
• Due diligence

Benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)