Eastern Composite Services (ECS) and our subsidiary, McCol Metals, is seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Marketing & Communications Specialist based in our St. John’s, NL office with flexibility to work remotely or from home when needed.

In this position, you will be a part of a team that encourages new ideas, continuous improvement, and a caring culture, all within a flat and flexible structure that fosters growth opportunities and a “one-team” approach. Each action and decision we make are driven by our core values centered around Family, Accountability, Customer Service, Innovation and Growth.

The Marketing & Communications Specialist will be responsible for growing brand awareness through stakeholder engagement and supporting sales activities. Duties may include the following:

• Develop/refresh and maintain corporate marketing and communications strategy
• Create/maintain editorial calendar (web, blog, social media, and third-party channels)
  • Schedule posts
  • Manage/engage mentions/comments on social media
  • Develop/manage blog and newsletter content for company-owned and third-party channels
  • Maintain/update website
  • Monthly analytics of web, newsletter, social media
• Manage corporate brands (standards/logos/material/collateral creation/support)
• Support key messaging/presentations for public engagements/media interviews
• Seek public engagement opportunities and execute associated communications strategies (incl.media, community, stakeholder and government relations)
• Monitor media (traditional/social) for relevant topics/issues that affect the company
• Support the development/manage marketing and communications budget
• Support the business development strategies and activities including trade show presence and overall stakeholder management messaging and material
• Corporate event management and logistical coordination for internal and external audiences
• Work with/manage associated vendors and contractors for extra marketing/communications support (ex. Digital marketing, videography/photography, graphic design)
• Project/office administration assistance, including, but not limited to, supporting office correspondences, coordinating/managing appointments/meetings/travel accommodations, and general document control management.

You are an individual who is:

• Creative
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Problem-solver
• Critical thinker
• Driven by growth opportunities and a constant pursuit to be better
• A strong writer and storyteller

Your qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ work experience in marketing and/or communications field
• A bachelor’s degree in: business administration (marketing concentration), public relations, or communications
• Experience in a science, technology, or industrial setting would be considered an asset but is not a requirement
• Experience with graphic design software (including Canva) would be considered an asset