JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist Competition #22-23

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!

About the Role
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.
Working within the mission, vision, values and person-centred philosophy of the Agency, the Marketing Specialist reports to the Manager, Communications and Advocacy and works closely with the Manager as well as the Communications Specialist on digital and traditional marketing outputs, as well as internal design needs. They actively support the Agency\xe2\x80\x99s awareness and goals around diversity and inclusion.

About Our Opportunity:

Our Valued Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• Starting at three weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation for full time staff
• Three (3) paid household leave days a year
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full time staff
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• Possibility of hybrid work/ remote work
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

• Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension: Pension plan enrollment

Work Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday- Friday)

Salary: GS 10 Ranging from $52,361.40- $58,058 annual salary

Location : 1638 East Broadway, Vancouver BC (with the possibility of working Hybrid)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What you bring:
Responsibilities

• Participate in annual marketing strategy and execution
• Create marketing campaigns for programs and initiatives
• Support marketing objectives through community-driven outreach
• Manage Google Suite including Search, Ads, and Analytics
• Oversee advertising initiatives including traditional and digital ads
• Measure and analyze digital marketing tactics
• Lead web and newsletter projects
• Provide basic design support for marketing materials

Education, Training, Experience

• Degree or diploma in business, marketing, or other relevant discipline preferred
• 2-3 years experience in a marketing, non-profit, or social services setting
• Recent graduates are encouraged to consider past volunteer, education, and other experiences towards their overall experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• General knowledge or interest in the social services sector
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated marketing skills, including traditional and digital approaches
• Motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work under shifting priorities and deadlines while maintaining a positive outlook and personable communication style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Canva or other design programs
• Experience with or willingness to learn Adobe products a plus
• Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate a plus

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of criminal record check
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status will be required

How to apply:
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest.
We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we so proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applicants who apply for roles with the Agency.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #22-23 in email subject line) outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to hrinbox@fsgv.ca for follow-up. **if you are an internal candidate, please indicate \xe2\x80\x9cInternal Candidate\xe2\x80\x9d in the Comments section at the bottom of the online application**

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