As the wireless industry continues to expand, Wavefront is always looking for talented team members. At Wavefront, we provide a work environment where you will be challenged by the ever-changing wireless world. Wavefront’s mission is to accelerate the growth and success of wireless companies in Canada and to drive economic and social benefits for Canada. We are an energetic team thriving in a fast paced environment and driven by the opportunity to support dreams and grow companies in a leading industry.

If you would like to be part of an energetic team, explore our latest opportunities below and email your cover letter and resume/C.V. to Lesley Weir at: hr -at- wavefrontac.com with position title in subject heading. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.  Please no phone calls.  Also, please provide us with your salary expectations. Thank you in advance for your submissions.

OPEN POSITIONS

• Front-End Web Developer / Designer
• Communications Manager

FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER / DESIGNER

We are looking for an experienced designer with an equal love for front end web development. We want a creative strategist with a love for all things mobile.  This is a full time, one-year term contract role reporting to the Director of Marketing. This role is responsible for the look and feel of the Wavefront brand. He or she will also be responsible for the redesign of the Wavefront website and collateral, the launch of our blogs, template design for email newsletters, and design support for all Wavefront events.

• Responsible for conceptualization and design of graphic applications such as collateral material, corporate identity, advertising, and communications pieces from concept to completion.
• Responsible for the redesign, build and maintenance of the Wavefront website. Determine and develop the look and feel for the site, architecture, site navigation design and visual execution. This includes working with APIs to integrate with other systems such as Salesforce.
• Design and build the templates for key online communications tools including blogs and email newsletters.
• Work with the rest of the marketing team on concept and content creation.

Job Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in business or computer programming
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a design or development role
• Exceptional knowledge of the mobile and/or wireless sector
• Strong project management, problem-solving, & analytical thinking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced of frontend markup including CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
• Experience building or customizing CMS systems such as WordPress or Drupal
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with PHP would be an asset
• Experience developing cross-platform capable websites for mobile devices is preferred

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Wavefront is a Centre of Excellence that accelerates the growth and success of wireless companies in Canada by engaging them with critical resources, partners and opportunities, to drive economic and social benefits for Canada. Based in Vancouver BC, we are re-shaping the way Canadian companies as well as international ones; seek out opportunities, resources and information on doing business in the wireless sector, in Canada.

As Communications Manager, reporting to the Director of Marketing, you will be charged with the design and execution of the company’s integrated communications strategy. We're looking for an energetic, hard-working self-starter with 5-7 years' experience, preferably in the corporate and technology sectors. Agency experience and/or entrepreneurial experience are assets, but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute communications strategies
• Develop, maintain and continually refresh the corporate communications plan, with responsibility for both external and internal communications
• Generate content such as whitepapers, case studies, press releases, brochures, newsletters, blog posts and other required written material
• Develop and manage relationships with the media - proactively generate media pitches, press releases and story ideas
• Management & maintenance of the company website and other event and promotional websites, as required by either the marketing or communications plans
• Regularly update and develop content for social media sites
• Copywrite, edit and proofread all communications and marketing materials
• Responsible to source, manage and work with graphic designers and others to generate marketing and communications materials

Core Competencies:

• Marketing and communications, social media and media relations
• Relationship management
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Result focused
• Creative and innovative thinking

Desired Skills & Experience:

• University degree or college diploma in Communications, Marketing, Business or a related field - minimum 5 - 7 years work experience – in either an entrepreneurial, corporate or agency environment - experience in the technology sector an asset
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into media and consumer-friendly material
• Affinity for technology and understanding of social media
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with above-average time-management skills (ability to prioritize)
• Ability to take initiative, to identify and address problems, seek out solutions, and act without instruction/direction
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, presentation and project management skills
• Salesforce, WordPress, Adobe CS suite experience preferred
  

To Apply:
Please forward by email, a copy of your current resume and covering letter to: hr-at-wavefrontac-dot-com no later than January 22, 2012

Wavefront thanks all applicants for their interest, but regrets that we will only be in contact with those under further consideration.