STUDENT Applications

Company Type: Private company, corporation or industry

Budgetary Responsibility:

• $0 - $100,000

Tasks:

1. Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities
2. Conduct economic or commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products or services
3. Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
4. Develop communication strategies
5. Direct the development and maintenance of an organization's Internet and intranet sites
6. Direct the marketing strategies of establishments
7. Direct the production of educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
8. Direct the team on crucial information they should gather and research
9. Establish distribution networks for products and services
10. Evaluate an organization's Internet presence
11. Evaluate communication strategies and programs
12. Evaluate the marketing strategies used by establishments
13. Implement communication strategies and programs
14. Oversee the preparation of written material for website content
15. Review written material, such as reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases
16. Train staff
17. Develop promotional materials
18. Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
19. Manage contracts
20. Market business services
21. Plan and control budget and expenditures
22. Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs
23. Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations
24. Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that publicize activities and events on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations
25. Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of firms and departments that develop and implement advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services
26. Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
27. Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
28. Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
29. Initiate and maintain contact with the media
30. Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
31. Prepare sports, literary, performance or other contracts
32. Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
33. Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision:

• 3-4 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and Technology Knowledge:

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Data analysis software
• Mac OS
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet
• Word processing software
• MS Windows
• Google Drive
• LinkedIn
• Information technology
• MS Office
• WordPress

Area of Work Experience:

• Electronic
• Project coordination

Specialization or Experience:

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of Specialization:

• Business services
• Community campaign
• Customs services
• Market research
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Digital media
• Investor relations

Specialization / Experience (Business Sales and Services):

• Negotiation
• Distribution

Transportation / Travel Information:

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Willing to travel regularly

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Work under pressure

Own Tools / Equipment:

• Computer
• Internet access

Personal Suitability:

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Quick learner
• Accountability

Workplace Information:

• On the road job
• Stocks / shares

Other Benefits:

• Other benefits

Support for Newcomers and Refugees:

• 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

Supports for Visible Minorities:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities