About Northern
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency specializing in helping leading commercial and public service brands navigate digital change. By leveraging our expertise and deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, we collaborate to design, create, and enable tailored digital experiences that drive growth.
Since our founding in 2015, Northern has grown into a team of 200+ digital experts, receiving multiple recognitions in employee engagement from Great Place to Work® Canada, including Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion, Women, Mental Health, Hybrid Work, and more.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Digital Advertising Strategist to join our growing team and lead paid media strategy development and execution on key accounts.
The Digital Advertising Strategist is responsible for developing strategy and executing high-performing campaigns that drive business results. The incumbent will research, plan, implement, and report on paid advertising campaigns across a variety of platforms and tactics such as Google, Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, LinkedIn, and more.
- Full-time remote is available nationally (Canada only). Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid, or in-office workspace!
Benefits of Becoming a Northerner
In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:
- Robust Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
- Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Vet Care Program
- RRSP Matching
- Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
- Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
- Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
- Free Onsite Parking
- Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible work environment - so you can work where & when you work best
- Allowance to help set up home office
Just to name a few!...
Key Responsibilities
- Strategically plan, set up, manage and optimize paid advertising campaigns to drive impactful business results
- Create detailed reports and briefs that clearly communicate campaign results and recommendations
- Support client communications and attend calls to communicate performance and recommendations
- Act as Quality Control on campaign set ups, execution and optimization while maintaining accountability for performance results and hitting expected KPI's
- Develop and test new ad copy, landing pages, and digital creatives with the help of a graphic designer
- Work closely with Project Managers to ensure client expectations are met on time and on budget
- Effectively communicate with Paid Media Department Leaders on account performance and process improvement
- Stay in the know of latest trends for digital advertising and e-Commerce tactics, sharing with the greater team and applying new tactics to accounts
Knowledge, Education & Experience Required
- 4+ years of relevant experience working in Paid Advertising / Digital Marketing
- Demonstrative track record executing campaigns for results
- Hands-on experience managing campaigns in Facebook / Google
- Knowledge of SEM/PPC/CPM trends
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable with frequent video conferences (daily)
- Proficiency in using attribution platforms and conversion tracking tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Google Analytics is an asset.
Equity and Diversity
Northern invites applications from all qualified individuals. Northern is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please let us know when you apply.