Digital Marketing Specialist

Why you should work with us

At BCLC, we believe that our people are what makes us amazing so we are committed to our people. We have a culture of fun and hard work – it’s not unusual to see teams eating together at lunch in the cafeteria or heading outside for a walking meeting. We continue to have a highly engaged team and we’ve been named one of BC’s Top 50 Employers for over 10 years. Here are a few reasons why it’s great to be part of the team:

• Flexible work hours
• Robust wellness program with free onsite yoga, bootcamp, running club and more
• Competitive compensation
• Company paid Flexible Health and Dental plan for you and your family
• Defined Benefit Pension Program
• Leadership and professional development programs

Why our Vancouver office is so awesome

Vancouver has been regularly voted one of the top cities to live in the world with one of the mildest climates of any city in Canada. It is home to our Marketing and Sales Office and features:

• A subsidized cafeteria with healthy and delicious food choices
• Free parking
• Easy access to transit, including the Sky Train
• Secure bike facilities and easy access off the Central Valley Greenway

Job Summary:

The Digital Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing the digital marketing footprint and managing marketing programs integrated across web, mobile, and social channels, for an assigned portfolio of BCLC’s business: Lottery, Casino, Sports, Poker, Bingo, and/or PlayNow,, This role proactively builds, develops and manages strong working relationships with  internal and external stakeholders, including vendors such as external agencies.

Key Accountabilities:

• To optimize BCLC’s digital presence, contributes to the development of an enterprise digital marketing strategy, bringing forward and advocating for portfolio needs when appropriate.
• Within the assigned portfolio, develops a strong digital presence that will advance business goals and objectives. Simultaneously, manages multiple digital marketing programs, integrated across digital channels (web, mobile, and social – both owned and bought channels).
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and manage all key components of digital marketing campaigns including digital strategy, campaign briefs, targeting, budgeting, creative development, and execution. Campaigns are executed on time and on budget.
• Ensures that the digital activity supports a seamless customer experience and is a reflection of the appropriate brand identity. Ensures digital campaigns are integrated to larger mass marketing campaigns and / or customized for the medium to deliver greater overall performance.
• At times, develops traditional marketing campaigns to support BCLC’s digital commerce business and any business-to-business customers (i.e. PlayNow and PlayNow Manitoba). This will involve managing some non-digital marketing campaigns like TV, print, radio, out-of-home, point-of-sale, sponsorships and promotions, and event management.
• Supported by Enterprise Business Intelligence & Analytics, develops and maintains performance reporting and metrics on both an aggregate and on an initiative basis, in order to demonstrate proof of performance and the value of digital marketing. Regularly communicates results to key stakeholders

• As a subject matter expert, implements best practices and stays on top of related industry trends and emerging techniques; Proactively identifies opportunities to improve digital performance with an eye for innovation and “out of the box” thinking.
• Proactively builds, develops, maintains and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments, business partners, suppliers, regulatory and government bodies, to ensure successful execution initiatives.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A university degree in a related discipline such as business, marketing, or communications;
• 3 to 5 years related experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Technical Requirements

• Proven results and demonstrated expertise in digital marketing is required;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in the principles, concepts, practices, techniques and tools in the areas of marketing, communications, and program management;
• Highly creative, innovative and collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines with close attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency with content management systems (Adobe Experience Manager) and web analytics tools (Webtrends and Google Analytics);
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite);
• Experience with Adobe design programs - Photoshop, InDesign and/or Illustrator
• Understanding of B.C. gaming industry is an asset.

Please Note: This opportunity will remain open until a qualified candidate pool has been established.

Please Note: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.