Marketing & Communications Specialist Jobs

We are a transportation and logistics company, providing dedicated LTL & TL, van and deck service across Western Canada. With more than 65 years of service, we have developed a well-known and solid reputation for providing unparalleled service to our customers. With the experience that comes from servicing everything from the largest mines and manufacturers to the smallest local business, our team is equipped to handle almost any transportation project.

Our people are the key to our success! This is why we have been recognized by Trucking HR Canada as a Top Fleet Employer. From the clerk to the President, each person plays an important role in the overall supply chain, ensuring our customers receive their goods in the time frame they expect. We have a strong commitment to safety, as verified by our COR certification. We operate new equipment, which is continually maintained to the highest standard.

Join our team today – apply now!

Job Summary:

The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for content curation/creation & copywriting for digital signage, customer and employee newsletters, social media, and traditional marketing collateral. They also handle overall social media community management, recruitment marketing, and maintain an internal online store front. The successful applicant will have at least 2-3 years of professional marketing experience. The role is diverse and provides a lot of day to day variety. The ideal candidate will be well organized, take initiative, be strategic, have a sense of urgency, and can deliver a high quality of work.

Qualifications:

In order to be qualified, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Experience working with non-profits, chamber of commerce, corp. donations & sponsorship programs, indigenous relations, the mining industry is a bonus.
• Be approachable and personable and a good liaison – able to build relationships with Bandstra staff in a positive, inspiring way, ensuring we deliver on the marketing mandate.
• Ability to create content calendars for all platforms and proactively compile required content from internal/external sources. Go find the story and share it with a clear CTA linked to our conversion goals.
• Minimum 2-3 years marketing experience in a reputable business
• Experience with Wordpress CMS is preferred to be able to manage an online store and company website updates.
• Experience managing social media communities, creating engagement and growing our follower counts.
• A strong copywriting skillet for marketing & communications is required. (newsletters, website, social media, print ads)
• Experience managing multiple job boards in support of recruitment.
• Willing to get your hands dirty and package up boxes, label items, do up occasional shipment paperwork, count inventory, pickup orders, tradeshow prep work.

Other:

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Advertising or Communications preferred.
• Experience with Office 365, Adobe (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, Wordpress, Mailchimp, and all leading social platforms.
• Be well organized and able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Remuneration:

• Matching RRSP
• Competitive Salary
• Full benefits (medical & dental)

Bandstra is always looking for talented individuals who thrive in challenging environments. If you feel that you are the right person for this job, we would love to hear from you!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.