Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Public relations, advertising and applied communication, other
• Business / commerce, general
• Marketing, other

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Japanese
• Cantonese

Tasks

• Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities
• Conduct economic or commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products or services
• Direct the marketing strategies of establishments
• Establish distribution networks for products and services
• Evaluate the marketing strategies used by establishments
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Develop promotional materials
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of firms and departments that develop and implement advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Communications
• Market research
• Marketing
• Media relations
• Public relations
• Brand management

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Other benefits