Our range of services include: Web design, internet marketing, flash animation, e-commerce & database programming and graphic design. To learn about us, see our web design portfolio.

Our Value Statements:
1. Provide great value, quality and service to our customers.
2. Act with honesty and integrity.
3. Individual contribution and responsibility.
4. Continuous improvement in everything we do.
5. Be a great place to work.

Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess as many of the following assets as possible:

Skills and Experience
* Arts, communication, desktop publishing or web development designation from a recognized post-secondary institute.
* 2+ years of commercial website development experience and 1-2 years of website project management/coordination experience.
* Excellent knowledge of the Internet and related technologies.
* Be highly organized and possess excellent verbal/written communication.
* Outstanding eye for detail and quality control.
* Experience with layout and design.
* Effective time management skills.
* Results-oriented.
* Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills. You must be able to work well with a wide range of people.
* A working knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and other standard web development tools.
* Fast and accurate typing skills.
* Knowledge of website usability, analytics, email marketing and search engine optimization is preferred.
* Web copywriting skills would be ideal.

Personality
* Self-starter, quick learner, intelligent and resourceful.
* Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing schedules and communicating a project’s progress.
* Able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Benefits:
Competitive salary, MSP coverage, profit sharing* and an opportunity to grow and advance in the web development industry.
(*after 1 year - assuming productivity requirements are met)

Senior Online / New Media Product Manager

Boasting a circulation of more than 7.2 million directories and offering a robust online directory with a unique user experience (www.canpages.ca), Canpages is the new alternative to both traditional phone books and online directories! Come join the largest independent phone directory publisher in Canada.

As part of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Senior Online / New Media Product Manager for our head office located in Burnaby, BC.  As a senior leader, the successful candidate will develop and coordinate implementation of product Marketing initiatives in collaboration with Sales, Business Development to achieve business objectives, and act as the primary interface between the Marketing and Sales teams, ensuring clear timely communication and focus on business priorities.

As a Senior Online / New Media Product Manager, you will:
* Be responsible for broad projects and programs; provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across multiple large-scale, complex initiatives, and contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards
* Assess strategies, develop and coordinate implementation of Marketing initiatives to achieve revenue and customer penetration targets
* Identify key findings from Post Market Analysis and develop actions plans to correct or improve performance
* Communicate effectively and implement future strategies to the Sales organization
* Identify Sales needs on an on-going basis and coordinate with appropriate teams to provide information and tools needed
* Coordinate with all areas of operations to launch products, offers and marketing initiatives to the Sales organization
* Provide timely communication to Sales of Marketing initiatives for new products when necessary

You possess/are:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or working equivalent
* At least 5+ years experience in New Media marketing/product development
* Strong knowledge of the online advertising industry and Internet advertising programs
* Strong understanding of alternate media (voice, video, mobile, etc) development and fulfillment
* Experience in SEO, SEM and SMO activities
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Strong leadership and Customer Focus
* Ability to gather, analyze and synthesize data from various sources and present written assessments and recommendations regarding products/offers
* Effective communication skills, including strong presentation abilities
* Ability to interact professionally with all levels within and external to the organization
* Experience in creating and managing strategic plans for product segmentation, pricing, market competitiveness, reporting, and go to market
* Strong marketing, sales channel management, and project management skills, with an emphasis on Internet marketing

This is an outstanding career opportunity for motivated and performance driven Professionals, who are interested in working in a dynamic, fast paced company.

ReturnTicketMusic.com, one of the Internet’s top music blogs, is looking for an SEO genius to increase our search engine exposure.

Please send us a copy of your résumé and any SEO experience to be considered. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:
* Oversee project management for client Web sites including requirements definition/refinement, project plan creation and management, overseeing design/develop/test/launch cycle and overall project communication.
* Working with various designers (HTML/Flash/Web Design/CSS) and our SEO team to develop high impact web sites and marketing material for magazines and trade shows. This individual has to also manage the design and web development team to set priorities and meet important deadlines.
* Have the ability to recommend and implement new work flow processes for the design and web development team.

Ideal Candidate will have:
* a minimum of two years as a project manager / designer for an online web business
* familiarity with web site design, development, visual design and QA testing
* a university degree or diploma in web design or web development, not necessary if potential candidate has prior work experience.

Job Summary
Sitemasher is in search for a not 1, but 2 Junior Software Testers to join our organization on a full-time 4 month contract. These hard core junior testers will be banging on our product all day, every day and putting the product through WIDFAL (What It Does For A Living) testing scenarios. The ideal candidate will possess excellent web site building skills, aka HTML/CSS People, and want to be an integral part of making a product 100% da bomb!

Sitemasher is a start-up company focused on making it easier for companies to manage their online presence. SM created a new patent pending online tool that will drastically reduce the time and cost associated with Building, Managing and Optimizing sophisticated websites. What does this mean? It means that we’ve eliminated the current obstacles that exist in creating powerful websites like the requirement for programming and the need for expensive technology. Businesses can now change and update their website easily and focus on their business. Sitemasher is also a browser based tool that is completely collaborative and includes all the latest Analytics and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) features.

The company’s culture is an invigorating and stimulating environment with smart colleagues and challenging/flexible work, giving all of us the opportunity to do some of the best work of our careers. Located in the fabulous and trendy Kitsilano area, we also strive to take on an environmental and socially responsible mentality. Our ideal candidate is an individual that embraces these ideals, is a creative, multi-dimensional person who just wants to get to business and would jump at the chance to join a “Work Hard, Play Hard” team.

Welcome to a new era....

Duties and Responsibilities
* Test functionality of our application (WIDFAL, Functional, Regression, Adhoc)
* Create test plans
* Create and execute test cases
* Identify, log and manage defects to resolution
* Provide feedback to development during the development cycles in relation to creating the “right product.”
* Manage test environments

Requirements
* Web Technology related diploma
* Knowledge of web site building i.e. HTML, CSS, etc.
* Very strong analytical and organizational skills
* Ability to be flexible & adaptable in a very dynamic environment
* Attention to detail and creativity
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills
* On the job experience would be an asset

About 6S Marketing
6S Marketing is a leading Internet marketing company providing search marketing services to clients across the Globe. 6S has been in business for more than 7 years and has an expanding client list of over 400 companies.

6S’s Yaletown office offers a unique work environment that is casual, and fun, yet fast paced and challenging. As a small company we all work together as a single team and have fun doing it. 6S offers an attractive compensation package including benefits. As 6S grows and becomes more successful - that success is shared throughout the company. We expect all employees to go the extra mile, take the initiative, and work with little supervision.

6S’ staff is passionate about search engine marketing (SEM), and we look for employees that share that passion. We are involved in the community, and stress a balanced life that includes family, fun, health and events. We enjoy going on company trips including ski-weekends at Whistler and an afternoon of go-carting. We constantly discuss and share our search marketing successes and lessons so we can all continue learning, and improve our service levels and knowledge.

While we like to have fun, our number one goal is to ensure exceptional customer service. Our Mission is to provide an exceptional experience for our clients and provide a return on investment for their marketing dollars.

Search Marketing Account Manager
Do you like working in a fun, team environment for a growing company? Are you passionate about Internet marketing and search engines?

6S is looking for a Search Marketing Account Manager to help grow our expanding company.

Duties Will Include
- Organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaign management (Google, Yahoo, MSN)
- Web analytics implementation and analysis (Google Analytics)
- Developing and communicating marketing reports
- Managing a portfolio of clients
- Managing and utilizing internal human resources to complete projects
- Ensuring continual communication with clients including email, conference calls, and meetings
- Ensuring exceptional customer service
- Continual research and testing of the latest cutting edge Search Marketing practices

Experience
- Degree or diploma
- Experience and examples of past organic optimization
- Experience and examples of past paid search marketing campaigns
- Experience and examples of past analytics analysis
- Knowledge of web usability concepts
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of HTML
- Knowledge of other programming is a bonus
- Knowledge of graphics software a bonus

Compensation: Competitive salaries are offered depending on experience.

We are currently looking for a professional web programmer for the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a complex web project/community used by thousands of people
- As an important part of a young and motivated team, you will be responsible of combining the ideas, concepts and sketches of editors and designers into one workable web platform
- Coding, testing and optimization of the online product
- Consultation on web trends and search engine optimization

Furthermore, we require the applicant to have an extensive knowledge of computer hardware, networking and Virtual Private Networks. Managing the company’s networks (+VPN) and computer installation will be part of your tasks.

Requirements
- Diploma or degree in a web arts program/institute
- Minimum 3 years’ experience
- Extensive experience with PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, HTML and CSS.
- Experience with Web 2.0 and with multimedia streaming/hosting
- Able to produce without supervision and under a tight deadlines
- Motivation, great attention to detail and a can do attitude
- Excellent personal project and task management skills
- Knowledge of SEO and web commerce are assets
- Knowledge in Drupal, ASP and ASP.NET are assets

We employ world-class talent, providing a culture that embraces innovation, passion, creativity and performance excellence. We offer a competitive reward package, and a dynamic, creative and fun workplace. Currently the following opportunity is available at our Corporate Head Office located in Richmond, BC. 

JOB TITLE:  Marketing & Sales Coordinator

The Marketing & Sales Coordinator is responsible for providing support to both Marketing and Sales departments on a multitude of projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing:
* Literature and Image requests - Clients and Sales Group.
* Trade Shows - standard arrangements and off-site storage.
* Magazines - scan articles, circulate, update listings, etc.
* Website - distribute leads daily and assist with coordination of updates.
* Photo Resource Library - organize and maintain.
* SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - reports & ads.
* Copy Writing - standard letters, Press Releases, product descriptions, brochures.
* Promotional Items - liaison with suppliers.
* AquaPlay/AquaSpray Manual - assemble and maintain.
* Sales Sheets - distribute as required.
* Promotional Videos - maintain inventory.
* Product Library - update and organize.
* Corporate Video (DVD and CD’s) - obtain video footage and liaison with Editor.
* AquaPlay CD - updated and distribute.
* Research - competitors, products, and markets.
* Public Relations - communicate with magazines, suppliers, corporate facilities and clients.
* Business Plan - update, print and bind.
* Provide general support to the Marketing Manager.

Internal Sales:
* Proposal booklets - print, bind and distribute.
* Sales Leads - track, chart and follow-up.
* PowerPoint Presentations - create and update.
* Brochures - maintain inventory.
* Sales Meetings - assist with planning.
* Document Control - formatting, proper use of logos, etc.
* Sales Presentation Materials - assist Sales Group.
* Product Guides - update and maintain.
* Marketing Campaigns - execute materials.
* Sales Database - organize and update.
* Customer Service - per request.
* Support Sales Staff as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Post-secondary education in Marketing.
* Minimum 5 years working experience in Marketing and Sales.
* Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible individual with the ability to multi-task and prioritize a changing workload.
* Particular attention to detail is required.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Internet.
* Knowledge of the Adobe family of products - Illustrator, PhotoShop and In-Design an asset.

Responsibilities
* Oversee project management for client websites including requirements definition/refinement, project plan creation and management, overseeing design/develop/test/launch cycle and overall project communications with multiple stakeholders
* Work with web conversion analysts and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) specialists to develop road maps, set priorities and feed project funnel
* Work with online marketing team to plan and manage online campaigns
* Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Ideal Candidate
* Will have a minimum three years’ working experience as a project manager at an online business
* Over five years’ experience as a project manager in general
* He/she will have documented success stories managing numerous projects concurrently with successful results
* Will be very familiar with what goes into operating a website, such as web analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content management, development, visual design and QA
* He/she will also have a university degree or diploma and be highly motivated to succeed.

In return, our client offers very competitive compensation, including: a significant bonus incentive plan, comprehensive benefits (effective immediately), flextime options, a progressive environment (casual attire is welcome) and 3 weeks vacation to start. The right individual will have tremendous upwards mobility.

Term: Project by project basis graduating to a full time position with successful completion of a test phase
Salary/Wage: Depending on experience, training is provided. Full time employment will be with a competitive salary, and possibility of stock options.

* Do you want to make a name for yourself in a new web discipline?
* Want to rub work on a variety of clients sites?
* Want to solve code challenges and learn how to create the most effective web pages on the web?

If you’ve got great programming skills and can communicate effectively with clients, you need to talk to us. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make a mark with a first-mover company in an emerging industry.

Training in conversion rate optimization will be provided.

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ABOUT WIDERFUNNEL MARKETING
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WiderFunnel Marketing is a pioneer in the exciting web design niche called Conversion Rate Optimization. We have developed proprietary conversion optimization planning and implementation processes to increase our clients’ web conversion rates. Clients include Google, Epson, Tourism BC, Vancity, Business Objects, Safe Software and some of the fastest growing e-commerce and lead generation companies in North America.

We help our clients convert more website visitors into customers by planning and running A/B split tests and multivariate experiments on their web sites, microsites and landing pages. Each of our clients has had conversion rate increases of 10% to 290%, resulting in millions of dollars in increased revenue. WiderFunnel is recognized by Google as a Website Optimizer Authorized Consultant.

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ABOUT YOU
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* You are an html, css, php and javascript expert that is excited about learning what works online.
* You are looking to make a mark in a new field and work with industry-leading clients.
* You love working on a variety of projects at once in a fast-paced industry and are excited to explore and solve new challenges every day.
You have excellent people skills, focused time management and are a perfectionist in your work.

You will work on building A/B and multivariate web site experiments from the wireframes and layout comps provided and setting up experiments in the Google Website Optimizer (GWO) testing platform. You will also have a chance to extend the functionality of the GWO tool with Javascript “hacks” that provide added value to the client projects.

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DESIRED PERSONALITY
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* Gets stuff done fast
* Smart
* Entrepreneurial spirit can work alone and be proactive
* Competitive
* Reliable

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QUALIFICATIONS
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Required:
- Strong background in HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
- Able to quickly cut up a design comp into html, css and image files ready for uploading
- Can generate new php/asp code and quickly modify existing scripting
- Experience and proficiency in testing and debugging web pages for cross-browser and standards compliance
- 5+ years of web programming experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with exceptional organizational skills and a ‘never miss a deadline’ commitment
- Always connected and available
- Excellent English

Preferred:
- Proficiency with Fireworks, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Notepad
- An eye for design and interest to learn the types of design that persuades people to act online would be an asset
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS or Design preferred, but ability trumps a degree
- Familiarity with Google Analytics, HBX, Omniture or other web analytics packages
- Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) coding best-practices

Training in Conversion Rate Optimization skills will be provided.

Rival Schools is looking for a Flash/Web Developer with great production skills and a good sense of clean design. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work in production independently, but also take direction for a team-based environment. The position requires a utility player with strong HTML abilities, technical know-how, great attention to design detail and proven expertise in the web industry. A working portfolio is essential.

Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent in Computer Science or similar, technical degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ web development experience with strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Experience implementing and maintaing web content/applications
- Strong scripting and database skills including ActionScript 3.0, AS 2.0, PHP, MYSQL, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, and Perl/CGI
- Working in OOP/Design Pattern is essential
- Intermediate design skills and be competent in Photoshop and Flash
- Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to the fast pace of current web development trends
- Experience researching and implementing open source
- Keen eye for clean UI implementation and knowledge of best practices web.
- Ability to implement Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques
- Well organized and communicates clearly and effectively

Pivotal Partners is a privately held corporation. We are one of the one of the top five mail order pharmacies in Canada. We are looking for a SEO Specialist to work in our fun-loving Marketing Department. Working as the specialist in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) you will be responsible for developing and executing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategic plan.

Job duties and responsibilities:
* Research, test and analyze keywords, title and description copy for optimizing search engines.
* Creation/Modification of content for each page.
* Find and define technological deficiencies and recommend best practice solutions.
* Find solutions to increase free traffic to the site through optimization of Web site pages.
* Ongoing SEO research and development.
* Monitor and report on activities completed each day/week.
* Perform competitive analysis to stay one step ahead of the competition.
* Keep abreast of industry developments and research and participate in the SEO community online.
* Define and describe optimal website navigational structure for usability, indexation, and ranking improvement.
* Assist Marketing Department in development and management of various web/e-mail based marketing.
* Achieve targeted Marketing goals.
* Run, process, and analysis progress reports.

Requirements:
- University degree in Marketing, Web Design/ Development, IT or other related field.
- 2+ years of SEO experience.
- A complete understanding of search engine trends and search engine algorithms.
- Understanding of the principles of SEO best practices.
- Keyword research, Link analysis and Page level optimization techniques.
- Experience in web content management tools.
- Advanced HTML, JavaScript, CSS and Web Design experience.
- Experience in writing search engine friendly copy.
- Knowledge of site architecture and website usability.
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.

Skills:
* Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a cross-functional product development teams and present ideas effectively.
* Must be self-motivated to prioritize and manage work load, and meet critical project milestones and deadlines.
* Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet scheduled due dates.
* Strong organizational skills.

You offer:
* Extensive knowledge of Search Engine Optimization principals
* Experience in working with international SEO campaigns
* Understanding the principles of SEO best practices
* Proven history of successfully meeting and exceeding SEO goals
* Experience in copyrighting for search engines
* Experience with Web content management tools
* Familiarity with HTML, Javascript and CSS

Role of the SEO Specialist:
* Perform in-depth competitive analysis
* Aid in technical implementation and support
* Manage internal resource relationships by setting and delivering upon expectations
* Lead strategic discussions; be involved with high level strategy decisions
* Drive creation of tactical execution plans, including testing strategies to improve Web site performance
* Research and develop keyword target lists and establish page level distribution
* Find and define technological deficiencies and recommend best practice solutions
* Define and describe optimal website navigational structure for usability, indexation, and ranking improvement
* Write optimized and concise HTML Title and Meta Description tags along with optimized copy
* Help define website content needs and oversee its development using proper SEO methodologies
* Provide high level link building and brainstorm and execute new link development ideas
* Run, process, and analysis progress reports
* Keep abreast of industry developments and research and participate in the SEO community online

About 6S Marketing
6S Marketing is a leading Internet marketing company providing search marketing services to clients across the Globe. 6S has been in business for more than 7 years and has an expanding client list of over 400 companies.

6S’s Yaletown office offers a unique work environment that is casual, and fun, yet fast paced and challenging. As a small company we all work together as a single team and have fun doing it. 6S offers an attractive compensation package including benefits. As 6S grows and becomes more successful - that success is shared throughout the company. We expect all employees to go the extra mile, take the initiative, and work with little supervision.

6S’ staff is passionate about search engine marketing, and we look for employees that share that passion. We are involved in the community, and stress a balanced life that includes family, fun, health and events. We enjoy going on company trips including ski-weekends at Whistler and an afternoon of go-carting. We constantly discuss and share our search marketing successes and lessons so we can all continue learning, and improve our service levels and knowledge.

While we like to have fun, our number one goal is to ensure exceptional customer service. Our Mission is to provide an exceptional experience for our clients and provide a return on investment for their marketing dollars.

Junior Search Marketing Strategist
You are looking for a company to help realize your goal of becoming a search engine marketing guru. You are new to the industry but you are passionate about learning more about search marketing, and are passionate about provide exceptional customer service to potential clients.

Duties Will Include
- Organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaign management (Google, Yahoo, MSN)
- Web Analytics implementation and analysis (Google Analytics)
- Assist Project Managers with Internet Marketing Projects
- Assist Project Managers with Marketing Reports
- Continual research and testing of the latest cutting edge Search Marketing practices
- Perform Internet research
- Supporting fellow team members

Experience
- Degree or diploma
- General knowledge of the Internet, SEM, Analytics and other Internet Marketing concepts
- Desire to learn more about Internet marketing and search engine marketing
- Strong communication/written skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of HTML is a bonus
- Knowledge of PHP and other programming is a bonus
- Knowledge of graphics software a bonus

Compensation: Competitive salaries are offered depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities
“ Regularly update and maintain web site content based on seasonal product, marketing efforts and promotions
“ Support the engine optimization efforts of AG-owned web sites
“ Understand the PPC (Pay Per Click) Campaigns and create monthly management reports on the performance of these campaigns
“ Generate and analyze Web Analytics reports and make recommendations for web site optimization (SEO)
“ Schedule and execute regular email marketing campaigns to targeted recipient lists
“ Analyze key performance indicators in areas of email campaigns deployment and response and report results to management Requirements
“ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in online marketing to consumers
“ Experience working with vendors/agencies and managing production schedules
“ Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects with attention to deadlines
“ Thorough knowledge of email design best practices
“ Knowledge of Content Management System/HTML, PhotoShop, and Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Word)
“ Ability to multitask and self-manage in a fun, fast-pasted, rapidly growing and independent environment

Recombo is a Vancouver-Based online Software-as-a-Service company that allows businesses to complete contracts or agreements through email and the internet. Utilizing digital Signatures and interactive agreements, Recombo eliminates the traditional process of completing paper-based documents with “handwritten wet-ink signatures.

This is a brand new industry that will become the de-facto standard. Online forms and electronic signatures are ready to replace paper and fax machines for signoff today, just as the fax machine replaced letter mail in the last century.

As Canada’s foremost provider of interactive agreement and digital signature software we’re looking for an interactive marketing manager to enhance and streamline our online presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in;
* Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
* Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
* Online Media Planning (Internet Display Ad Buying)
* Flash Banner Animation and Design
* Ad Optimization Analytics

Ideal candidates will be interactive marketing leaders who have:
* direct response experience, focused on achieving ambitious goals
* brand-advertising experience, focused on tailoring messages most persuasively to each target segment
* interactive campaign design
* viral marketing experience

Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be able to contribute within a deadline-oriented team environment.

Candidate must have the following:
* A strong familiarity with current SEO strategic trends
* Competence in analysis of term relevance and proposal of content revision.
* A strong familiarity with Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing, and MSN AdCenter marketing platforms.

Experience producing, promoting and delivering webcasts and podcasts is required as well as the ability to;
* Develop and maintain the corporate website to support awareness and aggressive sales outreach
* Determine and implement an efficient and consistent search marketing strategy that complements and reinforces company objectives and maintains appropriate branding
* Provide management with statistical tracking of web marketing performance
* Utilize social networking techniques to further awareness and establish credibility
* Provide web marketing support (search, webinars, content, third-party link strategy) for partnerships
* Develop and produce a program of email blasts, web seminars and podcasts
* Schedule periodic revision of search marketing strategy and perform maintenance as necessary
* Maintain ongoing traffic and performance metrics and categorize and distribute data to appropriate divisions
* Follow established design and coding standards and collaborate with web design team to maximize cohesion with all web properties.
* Review and post new content as it is created
* Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation through all corporate web marketing initiatives

Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be able to contribute within a deadline-oriented team environment.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education
BA/BS or commensurate experience
Skills and Abilities
* Long tail marketing
* Creating and executing online marketing campaigns

Strong proficiency with the following:
* Adobe Dreamweaver (TextPad, Quanta, or Screem)
* Google Adwords search marketing platform
* Yahoo Search Marketing platform
* MSN AdCenter platform

Working familiarity with the following:
* FTP software
* Business productivity software (Microsoft Office or OpenOffice)
* Adobe Creative Suite

Requirements:
Minimum 2 years graphic design experience
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic/Web Design, or User Interface Design
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite product line including:
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia Freehand
- Macromedia Flash
- Adobe InDesign
- Digital Video Production (Adobe Premier and After Effects)

Experience with the following:
- Hand-coding HTML
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- JavaScript
- Ajax
- Drupal

Must have good communication skills and work well in a team environment
Must be detail- and solution-oriented and self-motivated
Understanding of browser compatibility issues, W3C standards, accessibility guidelines, and optimization techniques
SEO skills a plus
Must be able to manage multiple projects at once and have the flexibility to change focus quickly as projects require
Basic familiarity with print collateral design and production

The Community-Building Editor plays a key role in the positioning of Orato.com as an online leader in eyewitness, first-person stories and citizen journalism and is responsible for ensuring viral growth and high traffic.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of SEO techniques, along with a proven ability to develop and implement strategic linking campaigns. Being “Internetty” and “blog savvy” is essential. You must also possess strong editorial and writing skills. An understanding and appreciation of the citizen journalism movement and citizen journalists is necessary. Preference will be given to candidates with formal journalism training or a strong portfolio of first-person/ non-fiction writing. You will work with freelance writers and citizen journalists, editing their stories, moderating their comments, and, above all, encouraging their participation and proliferation of interest in Orato.com.

You are detail-oriented, well-organized and able to multi-task. Most importantly, you must be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative ways to get Orato.com to get noticed. You are a self-starter that is also comfortable working as a member of the team. You are OK with authority but can make your own case persuasively.

If you would like to become part of an innovative company that offers growth potential and a competitive salary, send your cover letter, resume and a sample of your first-person creative non-fiction writing to heather@orato.com. Please include “Community Building Editor” in the subject line.

Tasks:
- advancing editorial ideas and working with writers
- chase and produce citizen correspondent stories
- edit citizen correspondent stories
- promote showcased stories in high traffic websites/ news aggregators
- solicit new registrants through interaction with blogs and citizen journalism sites
- search engine optimization (SEO) within the website
- establish and follow up linking partnerships
- image management
- working magic

Position: User Interface Designer - Mobile Apps
Department: Development Team
Reports To: Director of Development
Dated: June 27, 2008

Note: This position and job description will evolve and change to become more detailed and specific as required to meet the needs of the organization and client base.

About Most Home Real Estate Services Inc.

Most Home is a forward-thinking, full service provider of high-tech, high-touch solutions that enable exceptional customer conversations. Our products and services connect people with data, people with people, and in turn assist real estate brokerages and agents to successfully convert “clicks” into clients.

Most Home’s flagship eTeam Lead Response service is a client acquisition, response and qualification solution for brokerages looking to grow their business through a proven online marketing and customer service strategy. As a licensed brokerage, eTeam Lead Response provides timely and professional customer response to Internet inquiries through our state-of-the-art contact center, staffed by licensed professionals in Vancouver, Canada.

Most Home also delivers award winning mobile solutions that enable remote access to critical customer and listing data and provide the means for real estate professionals to be responsive even while out of the office. Through our partnerships with First American MLS Solutions, Inc. and Tarasoft Corporation, these premium products are in use by more than 30 major markets, representing over 325,000 agents across North America.

Most Home is located in Maple Ridge, B.C and employs 45 service and high-tech personnel. We are looking for the type of person who enjoys the opportunities and changes that exist in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Job Function:
Develop and maintain computer programs and components for database, server and client applications to support company services and operations. Support and troubleshoot systems in production, as required. Develop operational, monitoring and troubleshooting procedures to ensure uninterrupted operation of systems and services.

Principal Responsibilities:
Work with Project Managers, end users, fellow developers, QA, technical and customer support groups, and management to create program specifications, and develop working graphic user interfaces for mobile native and web based applications. Write documentation for programs. Provide training as needed to end-users and technical support.

Additional Activities:
Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness. Improve and diversify technical skills, following the company needs. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Technical Skills Required :
- Min. 2 years of experience with: PHP, XHTML, XML, JavaScript and CSS
- Min. 1 year experience in Flash development using Action Script
- Proficient in designing and programming Flash content and other rich media applications
- Knowledge of Web graphic technologies and file optimization techniques by using Adobe Photoshop
- SEO experience/knowledge is an asset