communications specialist

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Communication, general
• Public relations, advertising and applied communication, general
• Library and information science
• Marketing/marketing management, general

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Arts and culture
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• 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
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• 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
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop and implement business plans
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Copywrite
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Supervision

• Working groups
• Contractors

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• InDesign
• JavaScript
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet
• Database management
• Google Drive
• LinkedIn
• MailChimp
• Electronic mail
• Java
• Desktop publishing software
• WordPress

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Communications
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Strategy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

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

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week