SEO Strategist

POD Marketing•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate SEO Specialist is a 6-month term position responsible for managing a portfolio of SEO clients and executing strategies that support their visibility, performance, and growth. In this role, you’ll create and implement SEO strategies, conduct keyword research, support content planning, make SEO updates in WordPress, review performance data, and help oversee technical SEO tasks like redirects and optimizations. You’ll also act as a key point of contact for clients, helping them understand deliverables, results, and next steps. This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on SEO experience, strong client communication skills, and the ability to balance strategy, execution, project management, and relationship-building in a fast-moving agency environment.

Requirements

Legally able to work in Canada and located in Calgary, AB
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
2+ years of digital marketing experience, with at least 1 year focused on SEO.
2+ years in customer service, hospitality, or client relationship management
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Basic writing and editing skills.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset.
Ability and willingness to communicate with clients, including the ability to simplify complex concepts.
SEO certification (ex: HubSpot, Moz, SEMRush, etc.).
Experience with WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, and SEMRush.

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on delivering an exceptional client experience that is tailored to the specific needs of each individual, ensuring satisfaction and long-lasting relationships.
Formulate and supervise SEO strategies across multiple verticals.
Utilize WordPress for blog publishing and essential SEO adjustments.
Serve as the client's main point of contact for deliverables and performance discussions.
Generate captivating blog topics and direct the SEO content strategy.
Conduct comprehensive keyword research and optimizations.
Extract actionable insights using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, and SEMRush.
Manage and oversee the completion of technical SEO tasks, such as 301 redirects.
Train new team members on best practices and protocols, providing valuable insights to improve their performance.
Support process innovation and documentation, working closely with the Senior team members and manager to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in small-scale product development initiatives, contributing ideas and collaborating on implementation.
Continuously stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure we are ahead of the curve.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation
Twelve flex days
A Passion Day to spend however you choose
A company-wide MeMonday to prioritize mental health
Thirty-day remote work policy
Twenty-six hours of paid volunteer time each year
Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and spending accounts
Mentorship program
In-house leadership development program
DiSC communication training
Ongoing learning opportunities
Regular one-on-one check-ins
Quarterly performance conversations
Culture of continuous feedback
Discounts with local vendors