Communication Specialist:

18 Month Contract

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communication Specialist is responsible for creating communication programs that effectively describe and promote the company and its products; including graphics, logos or other promotional products. The Communication Specialist will analyze market data, customer requirements, develop messaging and competitive positioning and will also design and execute advertising campaigns, trade show exhibitions and mail campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and maintains company literature and other forms of communication.
• Creates marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic.
• Creates, copyedits, proofreads, and revises communications, both internal and external.
• Manages social media presence.
• Designs and launches email marketing campaigns.
• Recommends, implements and maintains website design and operation.
• Develops marketing communication campaigns.
• Researches media coverage and industry trends.
• Market data analysis
• Prepares briefing materials.
• Coordinates scheduling and logistics.
• Contributes to the overall functioning of the team by maintaining awareness of best practices / emerging issues, both internally and externally, sharing best practices and building effective working relationships across the team and company.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Superior communication skills – written, verbal and presentation.
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft office suite, CRM, other sales and marketing software; photo and video-editing software is an asset.
• Knowledgeable in publishing with print and web-media (Magazines, Newsletters, Journals).
• Solid understanding of project management principles.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Proficient command of English.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer focused
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Results oriented
• Problem solving
• Strategic planning and organizing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary education (BSc/BA) in public relations, communications or relevant field
• Approximately 2 to 4 years of experience as a communications specialist
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Experience in web design and content production is an asset
• Experience in data analytics is an asset.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates.