SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• provide compelling and accurate social and digital media content in a timely manner; implementing, maintaining and growing a social and digital media community focused on events and happenings within the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) brand consisting of an emphasis on Parks of the St. Lawrence, Upper Canada Golf Course, Crysler Park Marina and Skywood Eco Adventure
• manage social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• develop content, delivery and use tools such as Sprout Social to manage multiple social media channels and websites aligned with the SLPC Marketing strategy
• maintain creative content within the SLPC website
• Be able to creatively write in a consistent voice that follows brand guidelines
• Ability to work various locations (travel within the attractions) at various events

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

MANDATORY:
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence or equivalent to drive on Ontario highways.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
You have knowledge of and demonstrated experience with:
• communication theory, methods, techniques and various social media audiences including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Apps, Google Analytics and Google Ad Words
• content management, social media development and web publishing
• current and leading social and digital marketing trends as well as search engine optimization to develop content for best results
• Microsoft Suite programs in PC/Windows environment, User interfaces, browser compatibilities, to ensure optimal delivery of social media initiatives
• world Wide Web, including its capabilities, advances, opportunities and technical requirements in order to develop and support the creative elements of SLPC's websites
• knowledge of web design, web development, and SEO as well as web content editor platforms
• photography and video filming & editing
• graphic design and experience using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop

COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

You have:
• strong oral communication skills to provide advice and recommendations on social/digital media approaches to achieve objectives, liaise with external vendors/advertising agencies
• Creative engaging text, image and video content
• customer service skills to effectively manage community engagement on social media platforms
• copy writing and editing skills to create accurate specific content aligned with SLPC's brands and marketing strategy
• organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, in a fast paced environment
• planning, project management and coordination skills to manage concurrent projects, schedules and timelines
• creativity and demonstrated successful immersion in social/digital media forums to provide appropriate content and management of initiatives

ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH SKILLS
You have proven analytical and research skills to:
• maximize social media metrics to analyze results of social and digital media initiatives, competitive intelligence and research
• to identify sources of data, collect and compile information and assess/determine the most effective content to meet the social community needs; to analyze performance metrics for social media campaigns and benchmark to industry trends

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit our website, Parks Job Opportunity, to complete an online application.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
5. Every external candidate must identify his or her prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.


REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017.


WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

The Parks of the St. Lawrence is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. For more information on how to request accommodation or assistance, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 2440.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 8, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.