Content Specialist (Full-Time, Contract)

About NORCAT

NORCAT is an international leader in skilled labour training and development, serves as the global “one-stop shop” for all that is the future of mining technology and works with community partners to help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies that will drive future economic and social prosperity for Canada. At NORCAT, we’re focused on helping our clients and partners develop skills for the future.

As Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre, NORCAT Innovation is focused on supporting early-stage tech startups and the people founding them. We help by providing access to key resources and connections to the networks they need to start, grow and scale their ventures. As part of our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the tech sector, we have launched a new project, Core5, which aims to assist SMEs in developing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies across the value chain, from critical minerals extraction to EV technology manufacturing.

Content Specialist (Full-time, Contract)

This is a full time, contract position. Expected end date is March 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

As part of the NORCAT Innovation team, the Content Specialist will play a key role in creating impactful content, stories, and testimonials that will celebrate and promote the success and accomplishments of our key stakeholders, partners, and clients. Beyond telling their stories, you will further be asked to promote the vast array of NORCAT Innovation programs, services, and resources available to tech start-ups in Canada and around the world.

This role demands a blend of creativity, analytical prowess, and a keen eye for detail to develop, proofread, and enhance a variety of content types across multiple platforms and channels. Proudly, as part of our culture at NORCAT, we encourage you to shape this role – making it your own – to inspire and engage our audience.

Key Duties Include:

• Regularly develop and share content that celebrates the achievements and progress of NORCAT's client companies, spotlighting their innovations and contributions to the tech ecosystem.
• Actively promote the programs, services, and resources available to tech start-ups within the NORCAT ecosystem, ensuring wide visibility and accessibility.
• Work with the NORCAT marketing, digital, and communications teams to produce SEO-optimized content including testimonials, blogs, media submissions/articles, web content, and other marketing, promotional, and communications content.
• Participate in tech events, workshops and forums to gather insights and stories that can be transformed into compelling content, fostering a stronger connection with the tech community.
• Utilize analytics tools to track the performance of content, using insights to refine strategies and increase the impact of NORCAT’s digital content presence.
• Other duties as required.

Key Competencies/Requirements:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Possesses an understanding of SEO principles and practices, ensuring content is optimized for search engines and social media channels.
• Exhibit strong ability to distill complex technical concepts and stories into clear, accessible language, ensuring meaningful audience engagement and understanding of the content.
• Skilled in conducting thorough research to produce informative and original content.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills– it can get very busy at NORCAT given the continued growth in our start-up tech portfolio.

Given multiple NORCAT locations, the ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license and vehicle to travel between various locations occasionally.

NORCAT thanks all those who apply, however, only those deemed most suitable for this position will be contacted.

NORCAT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Submit résumé to: https://jobs.norcat.org

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-27