SEO Manager- Bilingual EN/FR

DAC • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$85,000 - CA$105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

When it comes to search engine optimization, from on page copy to schema you know every word counts—but it all starts with a well-rounded strategy backed by industry expertise. As our SEO Manager, you’ll be our resident expert on all things organic search.

Requirements

• A leader in SEO who has a minimum of 7+ years of online marketing experience and an in-depth understanding of the search engine ranking process as well as basic knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, and web standards.
• A highly organized self-starter with a proven track record of improving organic search results through application of SEO best practice.
• A multi-tasker with demonstrated knowledge of key SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, Bright Edge, MOZ/STAT, and Advanced Web Ranking.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate with other departments, manage multiple projects at a time, and turn metrics into measurable results.
• A polished communicator who can shine in a pitch and also hold their own in deeply technical discussions.
• Someone that understands process and numbers, and knows how important both are to the success of an agency and its clients.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Management of Client Campaigns: Provide strategic thought leadership, in partnership with SEO Directors. Perform research to gain a better understanding of target audience, brand, category, and competitive landscape. Thematic research to generate relevant content themes for new and existing programs. Carry out full SEO audits as required with recommendations for programs including: URL structure, Crawling issues for both search engines and AI Chatbots, Canonicalization issues, Contextual links, HTML & XML sitemaps, Robots.txt, Title, Header, Image, Keyword and Description Tags, Social SEO recommendations. Enhance on-page optimization of pages based on thematic research and program goals, and work hand-in-glove with content strategy and UX. Make sure campaign errors and issues are troubleshot and resolved in a timely manner or escalated as necessary. Assist with creation of new reporting, templates, processes, etc. as required. Report on project status to Account Manager and client team. Support account team on client calls with technical campaign information.
• Optimization: Ensure that all websites and internet properties under your influence have been technically optimized to attract and engage those visitors that closely match the agreed profile of the target audience. Suggest content improvements with a view to improving organic traction. Be able to identify and provide recommendations on how to improve visibility in LLMs.
• Analysis: Monitor key metrics to assess opportunities and issues for both search engines and LLMs as well as regularly present findings to clients.
• Industry Knowledge: Keep updated on search marketing industry by researching, networking, reading blogs, forums, and new sources. Share knowledge of SEO practices into the business to assist in the development and recommendations of new SEO strategies. Demonstrate knowledge of SEO tools and new advancements in the space.
• New Business Development: Assist in new business development as needed, including client research, planning, creation of presentation materials, and meeting attendance and presentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave.
• Retirement saving plans.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.
• health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and employee assistance support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed