Senior Digital Content Strategist

Special posting considerations:

• The intention of this process is to staff one indeterminate position immediately and establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions at SSHRC and NSERC
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizen and permanent residents.
  

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency. 

What you will do 

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for creating impactful web experiences? NSERC is seeking a talented Senior Digital Content Strategist to join our team!

Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough research and analysis to understand our audience’s needs and preferences, developing comprehensive content strategies, and overseeing the creation and optimization of web content. With a focus on user experience, search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and brand consistency, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance our online presence.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and editing skills, a deep understanding of user experience (UX) principles, strong analytical skills, and experience with web design, content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS. Project management and collaboration skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to stay up to date with the latest trends and emerging practices in digital content creation and marketing. 

What you need to succeed

Education

• A university degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., information systems and design, library studies, information management, digital media design, communications), or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience in creating and managing website content, including writing and editing text 
• Experience in user experience (UX) principles
• Experience with search engine optimization (SEO), analytics and user engagement data.
• Experience with web design, content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS.
• Experience in project management and collaboration 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Government of Canada Digital Standards.
• Knowledge of the Canada.ca Design System, which includes the Canada.ca Content Style Guide and the Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification.
• Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing concepts.

Competencies

• Team player
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Strategic orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.