- College / CEGEP
Tasks
- Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
- Develop communication strategies
- Evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Implement communication strategies and programs
- Oversee the preparation of public written material
- Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
- 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
- Write speeches, presentations and press releases
- Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
- Perform administrative tasks
- Plan development projects
- Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
- Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
- Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media
- Prepare sports, literary, performance or other contracts
- 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
- Evaluate customer service and store environments
- Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
- Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy / sell Internet sites
- Prepare funding applications
- Develop marketing strategies
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Maintain and manage digital database
- Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- Google Drive
- MailChimp
Area of specialization
- Audio / audio-visual
- Interactive / new media
- Communications
- Brand management
- Digital media
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Large workload
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
Experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example : braille, screen readers, etc.)
- Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example : transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- 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 Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example : job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
- Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example : relocation, housing, etc.)
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example : adapting to different organizational structures)
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- 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
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities