Automotive Sector Council of NS Hiring for Student Coordinator at Halifax, NS Full Time

Position: NS Coop Student: Communications/Marketing Co-ordinator

Nova Scotia’s Automotive Human Resource Sector Council (ASC)is an industry driven, not-for-profit organization with a staff of 5 people. The Nova Scotia Automotive Sector Council (ASC)creates solutions and makes connections with industry, government and community partners. ASC provide leadership in human resource best practices, labour market information and workforce development strategies for Nova Scotia’s automotive service and repair employers. More information on ASC can be found at www.AutomotiveSectorCouncil.ca

The Communications/Marketing Co-ordinator will report to the Executive Director and Operations Manager while utilizing and further building public relations and marketing skills by working collaboratively with ASC staff and industry partners. The fall term is an exciting and innovative period for the Council as we continue to develop and launch a Motive Power Career Portal, Marketplace,an online learning tool, Pathways to Success, a training program and Recognizing Prior Learning for Tire and Maintenance and Tire Technician.

Duties:

Using public relations and marketing skills and theory to:

• Strengthen communication and relationship with the automotive industry and ASC industry partners
• Create promotion/communication items for projects & initiatives of the Strategic Plan

• Build and evaluate awareness of projects through various marketing strategies with industry and partners
• Assist with update of social media daily to increase ASC presence in social media; evaluate for effectiveness and reach and compile data
• Collect and analyze market research data for the Attraction and Retention projects
• Revisit Marketing plan for ASC and update based on evaluation data and changing needs of industry
• Work within various multimedia outlets to promote a productor or service
• Create and edit articles for national and provincial industry publication and on line
• Present projects to clients and work with them to strategize and improve marketing materials according to their needs
• Participate in ASC activities such as team meetings, project meetings and Board meetings

• Continue to build a database for ASC and RGDA
• Participate in ASC activities such as team meetings, project meetings and industry Board meetings

Qualifications:

Public Relation/Marketing Co-op Student who has the:

• Ability to work with numerous partners and audiences which is key to the success
• Strong leadership with ability to work independently and accomplish program outcomes under specific criteria and timelines
• Has strong internet connections and is able to work remotely
• Strong writing, oral communication and public speaking skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc…

Learning Outcomes:

• Upon the completion of the co-op work term, the successful candidate will:
• Develop an understanding of the role of sector councils in growing the NS economy
• Increase familiarity with using NS LMI and with promoting and understanding the programs under Labour and Advanced Education and NS Apprenticeship
• Increase awareness of human resources practices and workforce development strategies
• Become familiar with working efficiently and effectively within a strategic plan and in an environment where all staff multi task to achieve outcomes of plan
• Develop multiple soft skills which include: multi-tasking, problem solving and working with diverse partner groups (staff, partners and industry)
• Become familiar with using project management ASANA software, Sales Force, Attraction and a Motive Power Career Portal and other multimedia platforms
• Develop a network of contacts throughout the province and nationally
• Develop communication skills by using various forms of communication with a diverse population including rural NS with employers who may not use current technologies
• Increase level of comfort in completing public speaking and interviewing
• Further develop written communication skills for business
• Experience utilizing social media for professional, workplace outcomes and purposes of gathering data and communication with employers
• Build one’s own professional network for future employment
• Enhance one’s own portfolio.

Dates: September 7 – December 23rd, 2021

Salary: $15/hour – 35-hour work week

Location: Remote

Automotive Sector Council of NS

PO Box 471

Dartmouth NS

B2Y 3Y3

Telephone: (902) 464-0168

Fax: (902) 464-0168

Contract length: 4 months

Application deadline: 2021-09-06

Expected start date: 2021-09-07

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Working remotely and all protocols are followed for in person meetings

Work remotely:

• Yes