Communications Specialist
Silver Creek is a premiere IT professional services firm at the forefront of data management, analytics, application development, and automation. Established as a leading digital innovation partner in Western Canada, we specialize in providing industry-recognized data expertise while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery excellence. Named by the Globe & Mail as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2024, we continue to innovate while expanding our talented team of IT consultants and bringing digital transformation to both public and private sector organizations.
We are looking to bring aboard a full-time, permanent communications and marketing expert with a background in business development and a keen interest in the IT world – particularly in the areas of data analytics, application development, and modern developments such as AI and robotic process automation. Candidates with prior IT experience are uniquely positioned to succeed. While the primary work of this position will be performed remotely, on occasion, there will be the requirement to attend in-person meetings and events. For this reason, only candidates based in the Edmonton area will be considered.
With the help of an exceptional and adaptable communications specialist, we aim to continue our trajectory of growth. The ideal candidate will bring adaptable qualities in a role that will continue to grow in scope and scale along with the continued evolution of Silver Creek. This is a dynamic and multi-faceted role reporting directly to Silver Creek’s managing director, with the following responsibilities included:
- Assist in the writing of client proposals, responses, and presentations.
- Assist in management of the end-to-end proposal and bid development process – developing quality content in the form of persuasive written communications showcasing the value of Silver Creek’s IT services to prospective clients.
- Manage and optimize the company's online presence, including our corporate website, social media platforms, and digital advertising campaigns
- Prepare marketing materials and news articles.
- Attend and promote the company at conferences and corporate events .
- Write newsletters and announcements for the corporate intranet.
- Identify and develop opportunities to strengthen the corporate brand through accreditation and recognition.
- Support recruitment and talent Aquisition efforts by uploading job postings and managing opportunities on job boards (Indeed), social media platforms (LinkedIn), and our own corporate website.
- Assist in the management and maintenance of records of all marketing materials, resumes, proposals, and projects.
- Bring a positive impact to Silver Creek’s corporate community and culture.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or certificate) in Business, Communications, Marketing, IT, or HR.
- Experience in proposal writing.
- High level of proficiency in leveraging Microsoft Office 365 applications (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Adobe).
- Proven ability to synthesize complex concepts in the form of written communications, resulting in clear and concise messaging for target audiences.
- Previous background in IT domains (data analytics, software development, etc..) is an asset.
- Experience and familiarity with recruitment and talent acquisition is strongly preferred.
- Advanced-level verbal and written English fluency is essential for success in this role.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in technical writing is an asset.
- Flexible and adept in adjusting to changing circumstances, with the ability to deliver quality results and occasionally meet tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement and process optimization.
- Quality organizational skills and exceptional time management capabilities.
- Interpersonal qualities allowing for strong working relationships and rapport with all levels within the organization, in addition to fostering meaningful relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
- Ability to meticulously proof-read long-form content and ensure accuracy and correctness across formatting, grammar, and overall messaging.
- Familiarity with the latest trends and developments in technology across data analytics, AI, and software development.
- Dedication to learning about modern technology and methodology concepts; self-driven in professional development.
- Experience in digital marketing (running paid ads, SEO, email marketing, copywriting, social media marketing, blogs, etc..) is an asset, but not required.
Join Us
At Silver Creek, we value long-term relationships in all spheres of business. After 25 years of excellence in providing boutique IT consulting services, we are proud to have the company’s inaugural employee still with us today, and we continue to provide consulting services to our first-ever client. We are focused on bringing together people who are passionate about their craft – and fueling the career growth of each of our team members by providing them with the tools needed to thrive in today’s knowledge economy.
