This is a hybrid role based in Ottawa, offering a 4 or 8+ month co-op term, and requires the ability to obtain reliability clearance.
For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.
Position Overview
The Calian marketing team is looking for an enthusiastic co-op student to join our team as a Marketing Assistant.
The person will be responsible for planning, developing, and creating engaging content in support of our various business units. This individual will work closely our Marketing Segment Directors and the Digital Marketing team to coordinate marketing activities such as demand gen campaigns, sponsorships, webinars, virtual events, and graphic design in Canva. Additional responsibilities as needed.
Responsibilities
This role requires a collaborative team player who can think big picture while maintaining a strong attention to detail. This role will be required to build a strong and consistent brand to grow our brand visibility and reputation in various industries. The ideal candidate uses data and strategic thinking to support recommendations. This person will prioritize and juggle many tasks at once while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Plan
- Assist in the planning and coordination of sponsorship events, webinars, and virtual events
- Develop and execute demand gen campaigns
- Define KPIs for demand gen campaigns
- Collaborate with marketing team to create and manage content calendars
Create
- Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content
- Ensure all customer-facing content is aligned to overarching brand strategy, visual identity, and editorial calendar
Execute
- Use marketing tools such as HubSpot
- Maintain unified brand voice across different channels
- Manage day-to-day agency and cross-functional relationships to deliver brand communications, execute on content calendar, and support delivery of 360-degree campaigns
Analyze
- Monitor and analyze campaigns
- Review analytics and create reports on key metrics
- Provide project post-analysis reports with recommendations for future campaigns
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Strategy, or other similar area
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills
- Proficiency with video and photo editing tools, such as Canva – an asset
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro) – an asset
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How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It’s also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self! - Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements – this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process