Marketing / Content Specialist

About the position

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're always looking ahead in our industry and we're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. This collaborative position will focus on enhancing our marketing and pursuit deliverables to generate leads and create opportunities for the business. We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team, bravely bring forth bold ideas and further our ability to connect with clients, partners and communities through our marketing and communications efforts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategy, development and execution of strategic MarComm plans for our U.S. buildings and civil operations
• Apply benefit and differentiator principles to marketing materials
• Editing and/or writing clear and concise marketing content for appropriate mediums
• Collaborate on and produce innovative marketing collateral that leverages PCL branding and influences perceptions of targeted audiences
• Research and verify the accuracy of information
• Planning and coordination of external market sector-focused events
• Collaborating with MarComm team and internal subject matter experts to produce qualifications packages
• Participating in the pursuit process, sharing valid ideas and occasionally producing proposals or presentations as needed
• Coordination and tracking of marketing initiatives and associated results
• Management of client lists
• Working with minimal direction required

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, or advertising
• Minimum of three years' progressive experience in a related role either within a corporation or an agency setting
• Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and social media strategies
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong proofreading skills
• Minimum one year of experience with SOQ/RFQ and proposals
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a high level of organization
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Proactive, results-oriented with an ability to handle tight deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong knowledge and competency with InDesign (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing marketing content in the context of construction, engineering, or architecture is an asset
• Understanding of construction terminology and delivery methods with the ability to readily grasp concepts and technical processes is also an asset

Benefits

• Employee share purchase offering
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits & wellness programs
• Retirement plan plus matching
• Career development programs