Want to be part of a fun, fast-paced, dynamic company with a great culture and incredible benefits & perks? Join us! The Truffles Group is in search of an experienced and highly motivated Social Media & Content Specialist to join our talented team at our Head Office in Vic West! What Makes Us a Great Employer? Here are some of the benefits and perks you can look forward to by joining our Team:

• Locally owned & operated for 30+ years
• Competitive wages & flexible schedule
• Competitive extended health & dental
• RRSP matching
• Paid volunteer days & charitable donation matching
• Anniversary bonuses
• Education & tuition reimbursement
• Annual health & wellness reimbursement
• Product & staff discounts to all our brands
• In-house training & certifications
• Opportunity for growth & advancement/leadership development
• Refer a friend\xe2\x80\xa6 we\xe2\x80\x99ll pay you!
• FUN working environment \xe2\x80\x93 lots of team engagement initiatives and annual parties
• Respectful & inclusive culture
• LEED Gold-certified waterfront offices with rooftop deck, secure bike storage, shower facilities, & modern kitchen stocked with snacks and refreshments

Who is the Truffles Group? Locally owned and operated, The Truffles Group has been advancing Vancouver Island\xe2\x80\x99s hospitality, tourism and beverage retail industries for over 30 years. During this time, we have grown from one employee to over 400, and from one brand to six! Our group of companies includes Cascadia Liquor, Flight Cannabis Co., Habitat Caf\xc3\xa9, Heritage Quay Developments, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and Truffles Catering. Guided by our founder\xe2\x80\x99s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to business excellence, The Truffles Group continues to push the boundaries of innovation and service to create elevated guest and team member experiences. We continue to grow and build our business responsibly and ethically on a foundation and commitment to our core values: Quality, Integrity, Community, Growth, and FUN! Job Purpose: The Social Media & Content Specialist supports our marketing and creative team and tells the stories behind our dynamic group of companies. Working in a collaborative environment, this position will directly impact our brands and messaging by crafting original and modern content and design. Key Responsibilities

• Oversight for 5 company social media accounts including strategy, positioning, planning, content and reporting.
• Manage monthly social media content calendars and execute through published posts and engagement with online audiences through comments and messages
• Create and source dynamic content including copywriting, graphics and videos for digital channels (social media, websites, e-newsletters etc.)
• Execute monthly e-mail newsletters to support strategic campaigns for 3 companies and coordinate e-mail marketing schedule
• Coordinate blog schedule for 2 companies, taking content written by our specialists and publishing it to our online channels
• Collaborate with Marketing Manager on social media and content marketing strategies to increase engagement and followers, using new trends to playfully engage with audiences
• Additional skill-sets include photography for online/social media use, motion graphic design and food photography
• Travel to business locations
• Opportunity to publish paid social media advertising campaigns using Facebook Advertising, if interested in developing these skills
• Such other unrelated duties may be assigned from time to time by the Employer

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience managing social media accounts and channels
• 1-2 years experience copywriting for digital placements (social media, e-mail marketing, website)
• Marketing and/or Communications Diploma or Degree
• Experience executing e-mail marketing campaigns and/or strategy is an asset
• Experience publishing paid social media advertising is an asset
• A strong creative eye with a customer-centric approach to copywriting
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and relevant social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc).
• A proven ability to meet deadlines, work with a team of creatives and juggle multiple projects at once
• Energy, enthusiasm and high attention to quality & detail
• Motivation to uphold brand standards and consistency
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and regular access to a vehicle

Position Details: The hours of work will vary and may be irregular, and will be those hours required to meet the requirements of your job. Apply today! Our ideal candidate has a passion for our culture, our brands and being an active member of our team. If this position sounds like a great fit for you, please send your resume and cover letter. We are grateful for your time and consideration in applying to join our team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The Truffles Group is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out. Health & Safety Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated (defined as 14 days having elapsed since receipt of a second dose of one of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada and compliance with any other related public health order, recommendations or guidelines respecting vaccination) and show proof of vaccination as a condition of employment and prior to starting work. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person