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Director of SEO & Content Marketing
Full time job – Montreal/Remote
Turko is looking for an SEO director to lead the growth of its department. Under the supervision of the director of operations, your main role will be to coordinate all production on the SEO / content marketing side and ensure the constant growth of the agency according to the objectives set in place.
Are you a SEO enthusiast? Are you ambitious? Do you have a good sense of leadership and have experience managing projects? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be the candidate we are looking for!
Tasks and responsibilities
- Promote the practice of SEO at Turko
- Lead a team of passionate people, specialized in SEO and content marketing
- Oversee the implementation of comprehensive and relevant digital content strategies
- Orchestrate the creation and distribution of optimized content on multiple platforms
- Do your own SEO analysis of keywords, current and potential traffic when necessary using the tools available
- Monitor, analyze and report SEO performance
- Perform comparative studies of competitors in terms of content strategy
- Perform SEO audits in terms of content strategy
- Brainstorming sessions with clients and creative teams to determine what content to create
- Communicate new developments, trends and technologies in the SEO universe
- Work to improve the offer and internal processes of the SEO department at Turko
- Work with the management team to achieve the agency's growth objectives
Desired qualities
- Ability to stick to deadline commitments
- Be meticulous, have an eye for detail and a sense of organization
- Have the desire to progress in a growing and constantly evolving company
- Have a humble personality and be able to say the truth as it is when necessary
- Have and know how to transmit a passion for the digital industry and everything that directly or indirectly affects the SEO industry
- Have a sense of leadership and mobilization
- Appreciate teamwork and show solidarity with other colleagues
- Have a desire to share their knowledge and constantly improve their knowledge in the field of SEO
- Have a desire to see the team in their charge make progress
Desired skills
- 3 to 8 years of experience in team management and/or multi-project management
- 3 to 8 years of experience in SEO project management and/or content marketing
- In-depth knowledge of SEO tools (Search Console, SEM Rush, Ahref, Screaming frog, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of Google Analytics, Google My Business
- In-depth knowledge of technical SEO and analytics tools (ex: Screaming Frog, Search Console, Lighthouse, etc.)
- Ability to code in HTML and CSS
- Complete autonomy in SEO and content marketing
- Fluent in French and English (spoken and written)
Major assets
- Agency experience
- Experience in e-commerce or “lead generation”
- Experience in local SEO project management (ex: Google Business Profile)
- Experience in “agile” management (concepts “Sprint”, “Backlog”, etc.)
- Experience coordinating SEO projects
- Knowledge of Supermetrics
- Demonstrated ability to produce content for the web
- Google Analytics and/or Hubspot (Content Marketing) certification
- Proficiency in Google Sheets for data analysis (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
- Understanding of SEO concepts (ex: indexing budget, authority, rel=canonical, rel=alternate, E-A-T, etc.)
- University degree related to the position
- Demonstrated experience managing a team
- Knowledge of time entry tools (ex: Clockify or other)
Conditions specific to a management position
- Bonus applicable on part of the business income
- Possibility of an access to shareholding
Our employer promise
Benefits and conditions
We offer a range of benefits and working conditions that support you from day one:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 3 to 4 cumulated weeks of paid vacation on the first year based on experience
- End of year performance bonus
- Cell phone paid*
- STM transport card paid (if necessary)
- Reasonable work hours
- Controlled workload
- Computer and workstation
- Modern, comfortable and bright workspace
- Tea and coffee at the office*
- Possibility to work in the office, at home or elsewhere in the world*
- Insurance (coming soon)
*Certain conditions apply
Professional growth
We invest in our people both at a professional and a personal level:
- Tailor-made growth plan
- Bonus program on individual performance
- Training budget per employee
- Leadership and communication coaching
- Acquisition and renewal of marketing certifications
- Possibility to exchange at any time with passionate geeks
- Accessible boss
*Certain conditions apply
Equality and diversity
Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on human interactions:
- Anti-discrimination policy in place
- Training and education on individual rights and responsibilities
- Regular review of internal systems to identify problems
- Efficient complaints handling procedures
- Promotion of standards of conduct at all times
- Salary equity
Health and safety
The health and safety of our employees is our top priority:
- Social distancing (work from home)
- Controlled workloads
- Mental and physical health training sessions
- Possibility to take “mental health” days off
- Controls by the CNESST on health and safety
Work and social life
A balanced work environment must value performance as well as fun, collaboration and team spirit:
- Inclusive onboarding process
- Team celebrations
- Ability to work from anywhere*
- Reasonable work hours and possibility of special arrangements
- Friday afternoon off during the summer*
- Stimulating and passionate colleagues
* Certain conditions apply
Social commitment
We make commitments in terms of sustainability, because it is a win for everyone. It’s good for businesses, the planet, our customers, our colleagues and our communities:
- Eco-sustainable and eco-responsible policies in place
- Community and charity team activities
- Special initiatives to support humanitarian causes
- Discussion sessions on eco-sustainability and eco-responsibility
- “Pro bono” support for local OSBL clients*
* Certain conditions apply