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Webmaster/Web Marketing Specialist

Reliance Foundry is one of the oldest casting suppliers in British Columbia. We have been supplying castings to various industries since 1927.

  • Our web sites (www.bollards.ca, www.bike-parking.ca) require technical web support using our Netsuite (netsuite.com) content management system (CMS)
  • Our original web site (www.reliance-foundry.com) is currently hosted and maintained on Squarespace (squarespace.com). This site is going to be overhauled and moved to our Netsuite content management system.
  • New products and product lines are being readied to add to our existing sites (or future web sites) using our Netsuite platform.

Reliance Foundry is seeking a Webmaster / Web Marketing Specialist to support the existing infrastructure, develop new technologies, and to participate in the development of all virtual marketing initiatives. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about the field of web design, web architecture and marketing communications, and who stay up-to-date on the latest innovations and practices.

Placement: Temporary, full-time (maternity leave replacement) – approx. 5 months
Position to commence: February 27th, 2012 or earlier

All applicants offered an interview will be contacted no later than February 20th, 2012.

The successful applicant for this position will be;

  • be responsible for the maintenance, upgrade and design of company web pages - including graphics and functionality.
  • develop web page infrastructure and applications related to pages with more advanced graphics and features.
  • help manage multimedia inventory; responsible for maintaining, organizing and cataloging digital files
  • monitor and audit web sites technical performance on routine/scheduled basis

The successful applicant will posses some or all of the following;

  • experience in managing dynamic web content using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery; “hand-coding” for most of our HTML content will be required.
  • up-to-date knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to improve site performance and page rank.
  • web content management system (WCMS) experience, and/or Netsuite operating platform exposure
  • proven graphic/image manipulation capability using various software tools - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
  • demonstrated video manipulation capability – editing and preparing for web-based uploads
  • well-versed in Web 2.0 and familiar with social networks as applied to advertising
  • an ability to interact professionally, collaborate and communicate with a range of team members, both technical and non-technical staff, as well as off site (3rd party) contractors
  • strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
  • demonstrated document, layout and web design skills
  • artistic style, eye for composition, strong sense of timing, and impeccable attention to detail

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications OR Journalism may be given preference

This is an outstanding career opportunity for motivated and performance driven professionals, who are interested in working in a dynamic, growing, niche-market company.

Please submit resumes via e-mail or FAX complete with cover letter, references, and remuneration expectations, and digital portfolios to;

Brad Done, Vice President
Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd.
Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada
e-mail: brad@reliance-foundry.com | fax: (604) 590-8875
reliance-foundry.com | bollards.ca | bike-parking.ca

Only applications submitted by local (lower mainland) B.C. residents will be considered. Applications will be assessed to determine a short list of candidates to be interviewed. Only those applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone inquiries or agencies, please. All applicants offered an interview will be contacted no later than January 16th, 2012.
Applicants should include remuneration expectations (wage/salary requirements) and relevant employment history. Please mention where you saw this employment ad in your cover letter.