The Web Content Specialist will update and publish content for all Pursuit websites. Reporting into the User Experience & Platforms Manager, the Web Content Specialist will work closely with Pursuit Marketing teams across North America & Iceland, the central Marketing Operations Team, in addition to other team members within the Pursuit marketing organization to ensure that Pursuit’s websites are supporting our vision/mission, growth strategies and revenue targets. 

Salary range: $55,000 – 60,000 / year

ASAP

What you’ll do

• Work with the copywriting team to execute content modifications, additions and deletions within the web content management system.
• Work with the User Experience team to set up new website pages/sections, campaign landing pages and implement approved digital enhancements within the web content management system.
• Contribute to the process of information design to ensure that content is appropriately structured to meet the goals for the different Pursuit sites and the needs of users.
• Perform image manipulation tasks such as resizing, color correction and other graphic modifications.
• Collaborate with the User Experience team, developers and support team members on the production of websites and digital platform improvements.
• Strive to ensure quality assurance, consistency and brand alignment of all web properties.
• Continually monitor the websites in a proactive manner to ensure that content is current, and pages are error-free.
• Execute user-experience tests and provide insights and recommendations.

Experience you’ll need to be considered for the job

• 2+ years Web Administration experience using a variety of website Content Management Systems (Kentico, Wordpress or Drupal, for example)
• Understanding of web fundamentals, including HTML, CSS and how websites are constructed.
• Ability to create and edit images and vector graphics using programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience working with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Monday.com, Trello, ClickUp) is an asset
• Experience with SEO, Semantic Markup is an asset
• Experience learning new software and technology platforms
• Possessing a diploma or post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g Marketing, Communications, Web Design/Development) is an asset

Experience that will make you really stand out

• Experience working with the Kentico CMS
• Experience working in a shared services department
• Experience with/understanding of WCAG, ADA and other web accessibility standards is an asset
• Experience developing and/or maintaining standard processes.

Ideal behaviors we look for

• Strong “can-do,” attitude with willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and exercise good judgment.
• Strong commitment to building positive working relationships.
• Resourceful, with a curiosity to learn, solve problems and create effective solutions.
• Ability to effectively navigate unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency to complete job duties accurately and in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work with a geographically dispersed team.
• A passion to share the joy of travel.

This list describes at a high level what this job requires, but no job description can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. Pursuit reserves the right to adjust, reduce, add, or change job tasks as needed for the success of the business.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. 

This job is based in Calgary, Alberta and current, legal ability to work in Canada is required. The Pursuit Marketing team currently works in a hybrid office/at-home environment, depending on employee location and duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team! 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.