• Job Description

  Req#: R-5618

  We are banking at another level.

  Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

  Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

  • In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

  • A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

  • Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

  POSITION OVERVIEW

  Are you passionate about entrepreneurship and want to contribute to the success of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada? The Writer creates and revises BDC’s editorial B2B content in various formats (articles, blogs, eBooks, presentations, webinars, etc.) and on multiple platforms. The Writer, who is part of the Content Marketing team, is responsible for producing and updating engaging and appealing content to build brand awareness and position BDC as an expert on entrepreneurship.

  The successful candidate is a collaborative individual who engages positively with a diverse range of team members, freelancers and stakeholders. In addition to having exceptional writing and communication skills, the writer is knowledgeable in digital communication practices and able to work on a variety of writing projects as editor or writer. The person will be responsible for one-off writing projects and will be asked to take on larger projects as they grow into the role.

  CHALLENGES TO BE MET

  • Research, write and edit articles for the “Resources” section of BDC.ca on a variety of topics concerning small businesses (i.e., how to run a business, HR, financial management, etc.).

  • Develop compelling B2B content that focuses on sustainability and equipping entrepreneurs to help Canada meet its climate targets.

  • Collaborate closely with business lines to identify needs and create valuable content for an entrepreneurial audience from across Canada.

  • Ensure articles and other editorial content in the “Resources” section of BDC.ca are in line with our editorial guidelines and remain up to date and relevant for Canadian entrepreneurs.

  • Contribute to the development of the content strategy by creating new editorial content in various formats (webinar, video, etc.) and across platforms (website, social media, email, etc.).

  • Work in close collaboration with the translation/revision team, the branding team, the public relations team and the digital experience team to ensure smooth content creation, publication and promotion.

  • Keep abreast of economic and social trends that impact small and medium-sized businesses as well as entrepreneurs’ preferred methods and channels of communication.

  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • University degree in communications/journalism or related experience

  • At least three years of experience in writing and editing B2B content. Added experience in B2C marketing content will also be considered

  • An interest in and/or experience writing about sustainability and climate issues is considered an asset

  • Knowledge of business and the economy

  Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French

  • Ability to create engaging and appealing content

  • Knowledge of Google Analytics and SEO analysis is considered an asset

  • Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities that often have tight deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, autonomous, attention to detail and organized

  • A person who is proactive, innovative and creative

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

  • Familiarity with AI writing assistance tools is a plus

  Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca .

  While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

• About the company

  We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. We support small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice. We are the Business Development Bank of Canada.

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