Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) offer interactive interpretive cultural, heritage, entertainment, and educational experiences through two tourist attraction sites - Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour.
Through the stewardship of its historical sites, heritage assets, and natural spaces, HHP makes history come to life. HHP promotes a strong tourism sector and prosperity in the region by welcoming visitors from around the world and building partnerships that strengthen its cultural, social, and economic impact.
HHP seeks a results-driven communications professional to provide creative multi-media solutions and services. The successful candidate will also support other unit activities such as special event development and promotion.
Consider joining HHP in this unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team to promote HHP as prime heritage attractions and tourist destinations.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Provide expertise in the creative design and development of communications products and services, including online communications, website content management, publications, print production, attraction signage and graphic design solutions;
• Research, write, review, and edit communications and media products, and ensure publication materials meet legislative requirements (accessibility, visual identify, French Language requirements, privacy);
• Monitor website usage and new media activity, conduct analysis of usage trends and user feedbacks, and make recommendations;
• Use social media network interface to provide targeted attraction event and program information;
• Support the creation, planning, and implementation of special events and promotional opportunities from concept to completion.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory
The duties of the job will require the successful candidate to travel within the region/throughout the province to perform the duties of the position.
Technical Knowledge
• You have knowledge of website page design and layout methods, standards, best practices, and trends.
• You have experience with text editors, word processing tools, graphic image editing software, and digital platforms (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, TripAdvisor, Instagram).
• You have knowledge of the methods of distribution, information transmission, layout, printing, and sign production processes for traditional and digital products.
• You can carry out financial calculations, in order to estimate production costs and keep expenses within approved budget allocations.
Creativity and Conceptual Skills
• You are creative and can develop innovative approaches to promote the parks' programs and services.
• You can create compelling content for traditional and digital channels that support market reach and overall impact.
• You can write and edit materials to convey key messages.
• You can write in plain language and ensure content is appropriate for the intended audiences.
Analytical, Problem Solving and Project Management Skills
• You can assess and ensure publication material meet legislative requirements.
• You can assess impacts of new technology and developments in printing, signage and digital media.
• You can manage multiple communications projects to meet tight deadlines.
Communications, Consulting and Relationship Management Skills
• You can develop and maintain a broad network of media, community, and business contacts.
• You can communicate effectively with people, and provide consultative advice and services.
• You have knowledge of contemporary communications theory, techniques, methods and practices, as well as editing and plain language principles.
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