Specialist, Digital Technology and Analytics - Mississauga, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Opportunity:

Maple Leaf Foods is on an exciting journey to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, recently transforming our corporate website and launching a modern internal communication platform.

We amplify our external messaging through corporate social media and aim to expand our presence.

Maple Leaf Foods embraces candid, direct, transparent and engaging communication with our stakeholders.

As part of our commitment, our company's communication activity features dynamic content publishing and storytelling that effectively engages all of our key audiences.

The role works with both internal and external stakeholders to lead the exploration of existing technology capabilities and conduct analytics that delivers continuous improvement across our digital properties including both internal and external website.

This role reports to the Director, External & Digital Communications with a dotted line to the Director, Internal Communications.

This role collaborates closely with the Content Specialist, Digital and Social Media and is required to have a strong understanding of this role and will back up as required.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Develops analytics and reporting tools that support internal engagement strategies to effectively communicate vision, purpose and values to the whole company, while working with IS team on technical updates and issues management of the internal communication tools.
Manages the ongoing rollout of a new internal communications tool throughout the MLF network. Develops analytics and KPIs that drive adoption and engagement rates.
Implements and manages best practices for the web leveraging SEO/SEM.
Manages the Content Management System for the corporate website, including all updates and development of new pages for communication needs.
Maintains, enhances and leverages existing company communication platforms and tools, plus pursue new innovative opportunities and oversees the project management and development of such tools.
Oversees and supports AODA compliance.
Conducts analytics and reporting to drive continuous improvement, best practices and engagement with our platforms and social media channels.
Manages continuous improvements to the corporate website, internal communications tool and corporate social media strategy and platforms.
Works closely and collaboratively with Content Specialist
Digital and Social Media
Supports Communications Team in project management, development of execution of communication strategies that effectively announce Maple Leaf Foods initiatives

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:_
Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, public relations or journalism
Three to five years of specialized communication experience in content creation and corporate communications for the web and social channels
Excellent writing, editing and content production skills for the web and social media
Superior project management skills
Excellent knowledge of SEO best practices and associated tools, such as SiteImprove, Moz or Ahrefs
Working knowledge of WordPress or other CMS platforms
Working knowledge of Google suite of tools, such as Google Analytics
Excellent knowledge of photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop
Working knowledge of video editing software, such as Adobe Premier or equivalent
Working knowledge of QA best practices
Working knowledge of Accessibility/AODA best practices for online publishing
Excellent knowledge of social media channels for corporate communication needs
Proven ability to create wireframes, writing business specifications for development of new technical tools and project managing development
Proven ability to create digital corporate content, including video, graphics, for a widerange of audiences
Desired Qualifications:_
Creative writing and production experience across a wide variety of formats and channels including intranets, corporate websites, videos, microsites, blogs, social media, etc.
Ability to navigate communication platform tools including basic design / publishing platforms, social media listening tools, photography and film editing software
Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to understand complex business information and simplify into engaging, meaningful and relevant content
Demonstrated record of excellence in collaborating with others and proven ability to interact effectively with senior leaders
Highly creative with a passion for continuous learning
Experience in both corporate and agency settings
Experience in using traditional and new, innovative communication tools to effectively deliver engaging content, stories and messages
Superior project management skills