Social Media Specialist
Location: Canada, Fully Remote (4 days per week, business hours)
Language: English required for written and spoken communication, French is a strong asset
Duration: Contract through the end of July, with potential to extend
Background Check Requirement: Enhanced Reliability security clearance required
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to bring creativity, storytelling, and digital savvy to two national programs that connect and energize communities across Canada. You’ll support social media and communications efforts for a large-scale national run series and a highly creative esports and gaming initiative, each with its own audience, tone, and rhythm.
Working within a collaborative public sector environment, you’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders and committee members, as well as national partners, to amplify content, engage participants, and bring programs to life online. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving campaigns, enjoys balancing structure with creativity, and is genuinely excited by gaming, esports, and community-driven content.
What’s in it for You
You’ll enjoy a flexible, fully remote work environment that values creativity, trust, and balance. This role offers exposure to national campaigns, niche digital communities, and cross-functional collaboration.
You’ll also have the chance to shape the look, feel, and voice of a growing esports and gaming program, contributing ideas that make a real impact while building hands-on experience across multiple platforms.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll manage social media content and inbox support for a national run program, coordinating information from multiple local events and amplifying it through national channels.
You’ll create, schedule, and publish engaging posts across Instagram and Facebook, with activity peaking during registration and event seasons.
You’ll support a gaming and esports program by developing creative content for platforms such as Instagram, Discord, Twitch, and YouTube.
You’ll design graphics and edit short-form video content tailored to a youthful, niche audience within a professional environment.
You’ll collaborate with internal team members and partners, contributing ideas and supporting campaign planning during peak periods.
Skills and Qualifications
2+ years of experience in social media, digital communications, or content creation.
Strong hands-on experience with Meta platforms, with exposure to Discord, YouTube, Twitch, or similar channels considered an asset.
Graphic design and video editing skills, with a portfolio or examples available.
A genuine interest or background in gaming and esports.
Excellent time management, creativity, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to balance an edgy, youthful tone with professionalism and brand guidelines.
Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
