Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

General office Private and public sector offices Staff accommodation provided Room and board provided

Budgetary responsibility

0 - $100,000

Tasks

Reply to requests for information Write and edit advertising copy Compile and verify material for publication Perform routine clerical duties Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies Market business services Initiate and maintain contact with the media Develop promotional materials Answer written and oral inquiries Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Website content and press releases Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the design, development and maintenance of Internet and Intranet sites to manage an organization\'s Internet presence Assist in product development and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments Establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that publicize activities and events on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material

Supervision

3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Word MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint Word processing software MS Access MS Windows Electronic scheduler Database software Desktop publishing software Data analysis software Microsoft Publisher

Area of work experience

Marketing

Area of specialization

Advertising Sales Media relations Market research Interactive/new media Customs services Communications E-commerce

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Personal suitability

Client focus Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Team player Initiative Efficient interpersonal skills Interpersonal awareness Dependability Judgement Reliability