Advertising assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency
• Media organization

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate advertising rates
• Conduct research to support content production
• Prepare bills to customers based on advertising services
• Detect and mark any grammatical or typographical errors for correction
• Proofread data
• Write routine business and government correspondence
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents
• Provide clients with information
• Perform administrative tasks
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Participate in contract negotiations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of specialization

• Advertising
• Correspondence
• Proofreading
• Communications
• Reports

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program