Employment Opportunity

Marketing Assistant/Graphic Designer

We are looking for a highly motivated Marketing Assistant / Graphic Designer. This person will report to the vice president of marketing. The Marketing Assistant/ Graphic Designer will provide support in the Marketing Department.

• Calgary, Alberta

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Web design background with thorough knowledge of HTML.
• Some marketing and pre-press experience.
• Computer software working experience with Corel Graphics or Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Flash, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Word.
• Effectively manage all processes, i.e. time management, work to deadlines, multitask etc.
• Self–starter and problem solver with an ability to proactively identify areas where support can be provided.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.
• Self taught with minimum 4 years industry experience or a degree in related field accepted.

• Assist in updates to existing websites, marketing materials, presentations and reports on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis respectively
• Assist in developing brochures, business card, flyers, postcards and other related materials
• Provide support in execution of marketing campaigns
• Operate personal computer with the following software: Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro, PowerPoint, Flash, Word and Excel.
• Provide administrative support to the Marketing Director – assist with report preparation and maintenance
• Timely communication of printed materials to Sales via email
• Conduct Internet research for information required for updates to existing material or required for new developments
• Be adaptable and flexible with ability to accept, create and manage change
• Display a willingness to quickly learn product lines, workflows, and procedures
• Report any general concerns or suggestions to department supervisor
• Work with various affiliates and partners (Affinity+ Program, HomeRenovationGuide, Ontario Equity, Alberta Equity, etc.), lenders and mortgage agents
• Conduct outbound calls to various individuals and associates depending on what is necessary to complete projects
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned