Communications Specialist

Job summary

Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies, prepare and edit communications materials, and supervise staff. Conduct surveys and marketing research, coordinate publicity events, promote websites and e-commerce, and manage digital databases.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Develop communication strategies Implement communication strategies and programs Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content Supervise staff Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys Gather, research and prepare communications material Conduct analytical marketing studies Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends Develop portfolio of marketing materials Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions Develop marketing strategies Maintain and manage digital database Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials Additional information Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Organized Quick learner Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies, prepare and edit communications materials, and supervise staff. Conduct surveys and marketing research, coordinate publicity events, promote websites and e-commerce, and manage digital databases.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, or equivalent experience. Requires 7 months to less than 1 year of experience; desired personal qualities include client focus, strong oral and written communication, initiative, organization, and quick learning.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication Strategy
• Written Communication
• Staff Supervision
• Publicity Events
• Public Opinion Surveys
• Communications Research
• Marketing Analysis
• Social and Economic Surveys
• Marketing Materials Development
• Online Marketing
• E-Commerce
• Website Promotion
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Database Management
• Press Release Writing and Editing
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics