eCommerce Growth Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title: eCommerce Growth Specialist
Reports to: Manager, eCommerce & Digital Development
Department: ReStore, eCommerce
Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent. Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Salary: Starting at $53,000 annually
Location: Habitat for Humanity GTA Central Distribution Centre (location at 101 Alexdon Road, North York, ON M3J 2B5)
Website: habitatrestore.ca and www.instagram.com/habitatgta
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity GTA is Greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.
Habitat ReStore is a chain of non-profit home improvement retail stores with 8 locations across the Greater Toronto Area, owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity GTA. We sell home furnishings, appliances, and other renovation materials at a fraction of the price. Our items are donated from businesses and individuals and undergo inspection and testing to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.
Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
- Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
- Flexible work hours
- Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
- RRSP matching eligibility
- Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
- Growth and development opportunities
- The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
Job Purpose
We are seeking a creative, technically-savvy, and data-driven eCommerce Growth Specialist to help scale our online business. This is a unique opportunity that blends marketing strategy with hands-on website optimization and requires someone who is equally comfortable analyzing data, launching campaigns, and tweaking code to improve UX and performance. You will own key parts of the funnel, from traffic acquisition and conversion rate optimization to retention, to drive digital growth across our eCommerce channels.
Job Duties
- Growth Strategy & Execution:
- Design and implement multi-channel strategies to drive traffic and sales, improve conversion rates, and increase online revenue and customer repeat rates.
- Provide accurate information about products, services, and company policies.
- Technical Website Optimization:
- Make front-end updates and enhancements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve user experience, speed, and conversions.
- Collaborate with developers or manage lightweight changes yourself.
- Performance Marketing:
- Run and optimize paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and other platforms with a focus on ROAS and CAC.
- A/B Testing & CRO:
- Use tools like Google Optimize, Hotjar, or VWO to launch experiments, improve user flow, and reduce bounce rates.
- Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor KPIs (e.g., conversion rate, AOV, LTV, ROAS) and generate insights from tools like GA4, Shopify, and Meta Ads Manager.
- Email & SMS Marketing:
- Work with platforms like Klaviyo or Mailchimp to launch and optimize weekly promotional emails, automated flows and targeted campaigns for retention.
- SEO & Content Optimization:
- Support SEO efforts through on-page improvements, meta tag updates, and site structure enhancements.
- Product Setup & Merchandising:
- Upload, update, and optimize product listings on Shopify, ensuring accurate descriptions, tags, images, SEO, and pricing.
Summary of Skills & Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in e-commerce growth, digital marketing, or DTC.
- Solid working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; ability to make front-end edits without developer support.
- Experience with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms (e.g., WooCommerce, BigCommerce).
- Proven results in driving performance through paid media, CRO, and funnel optimization.
- Strong analytical skills and familiarity with tools like GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Hotjar.
- Experience with Klaviyo, Postscript, or similar email/SMS tools.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, test-and-learn environment.
Your Application
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Habitat for Humanity GTA
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a nonprofit housing organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize communities to help working, lower income families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives for families in the GTA. Since 1988, Habitat for Humanity GTA has built more than 360 homes for families, including over 1,300 children, in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Our houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages that are geared to the family’s income level. In lieu of a down payment, Habitat homeowners volunteer 500 hours of sweat equity on our build sites and at our ReStores. Through our unique affordable homeownership model, we offer families a hand up, empowering them to build better lives for themselves and their children.
In support of our homebuilding, Habitat for Humanity GTA operates retail home improvement stores called Habitat ReStore. Our 11 locations across the GTA sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials to the public at a fraction of the original price. Habitat ReStore collects donations from the community, and proceeds from sales help cover the cost to build homes for families.
eCommerce Growth Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title: eCommerce Growth Specialist
Reports to: Manager, eCommerce & Digital Development
Department: ReStore, eCommerce
Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent. Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Salary: Starting at $53,000 annually
Location: Habitat for Humanity GTA Central Distribution Centre (location at 101 Alexdon Road, North York, ON M3J 2B5)
Website: habitatrestore.ca and www.instagram.com/habitatgta
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity GTA is Greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.
Habitat ReStore is a chain of non-profit home improvement retail stores with 8 locations across the Greater Toronto Area, owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity GTA. We sell home furnishings, appliances, and other renovation materials at a fraction of the price. Our items are donated from businesses and individuals and undergo inspection and testing to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.
Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
- Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
- Flexible work hours
- Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
- RRSP matching eligibility
- Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
- Growth and development opportunities
- The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
Job Purpose
We are seeking a creative, technically-savvy, and data-driven eCommerce Growth Specialist to help scale our online business. This is a unique opportunity that blends marketing strategy with hands-on website optimization and requires someone who is equally comfortable analyzing data, launching campaigns, and tweaking code to improve UX and performance. You will own key parts of the funnel, from traffic acquisition and conversion rate optimization to retention, to drive digital growth across our eCommerce channels.
Job Duties
- Growth Strategy & Execution:
- Design and implement multi-channel strategies to drive traffic and sales, improve conversion rates, and increase online revenue and customer repeat rates.
- Provide accurate information about products, services, and company policies.
- Technical Website Optimization:
- Make front-end updates and enhancements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve user experience, speed, and conversions.
- Collaborate with developers or manage lightweight changes yourself.
- Performance Marketing:
- Run and optimize paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and other platforms with a focus on ROAS and CAC.
- A/B Testing & CRO:
- Use tools like Google Optimize, Hotjar, or VWO to launch experiments, improve user flow, and reduce bounce rates.
- Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor KPIs (e.g., conversion rate, AOV, LTV, ROAS) and generate insights from tools like GA4, Shopify, and Meta Ads Manager.
- Email & SMS Marketing:
- Work with platforms like Klaviyo or Mailchimp to launch and optimize weekly promotional emails, automated flows and targeted campaigns for retention.
- SEO & Content Optimization:
- Support SEO efforts through on-page improvements, meta tag updates, and site structure enhancements.
- Product Setup & Merchandising:
- Upload, update, and optimize product listings on Shopify, ensuring accurate descriptions, tags, images, SEO, and pricing.
Summary of Skills & Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in e-commerce growth, digital marketing, or DTC.
- Solid working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; ability to make front-end edits without developer support.
- Experience with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms (e.g., WooCommerce, BigCommerce).
- Proven results in driving performance through paid media, CRO, and funnel optimization.
- Strong analytical skills and familiarity with tools like GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Hotjar.
- Experience with Klaviyo, Postscript, or similar email/SMS tools.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, test-and-learn environment.
Your Application
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Habitat for Humanity GTA
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a nonprofit housing organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize communities to help working, lower income families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives for families in the GTA. Since 1988, Habitat for Humanity GTA has built more than 360 homes for families, including over 1,300 children, in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Our houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages that are geared to the family’s income level. In lieu of a down payment, Habitat homeowners volunteer 500 hours of sweat equity on our build sites and at our ReStores. Through our unique affordable homeownership model, we offer families a hand up, empowering them to build better lives for themselves and their children.
In support of our homebuilding, Habitat for Humanity GTA operates retail home improvement stores called Habitat ReStore. Our 11 locations across the GTA sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials to the public at a fraction of the original price. Habitat ReStore collects donations from the community, and proceeds from sales help cover the cost to build homes for families.