We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

*Please note that this role is temporary for 12 months.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you a creative person, problem solver and have the ability to see the big picture? BDC is looking for a Senior Copywriter who will be responsible for writing high-quality copy, from concept to execution, respecting the tone and guidelines of the BDC brand. As part of the Creative Services team, you will collaborate with multiple internal teams and external agencies to deliver best-in-class brand and creative experiences. You will also be responsible for developing, writing, editing video content and directing shoots.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Create concepts and write messages for digital advertising campaigns (banners, social media, landing pages)

• Edit and participate in the design of content in close collaboration with the social media team.

• Develop, write and edit video content for the YouTube channel, and be present on sets.

• Collaborate closely with our graphic designers on high-level concepts and final executions.

• Develop creative strategies for different initiatives or campaigns and present the concepts.

• Initiate and maintain good relationships with internal teams and external agencies to maintain an integrated approach in the design and production of advertising materials.

• Act as the guardian of the brand's voice by promoting and ensuring its proper use.

• Understand current and future product offerings and formulate clear value propositions about them in order to promote them.

• Clarify complex topics in easy-to-understand language.

• Ensure that advertising content is properly adapted or translated from English to French and vice versa.

• Maintain relationships with external suppliers (copywriters, revisers, translators, etc.).

• Stay up to date on best practices and trends in advertising, content and social media.

• Actively participate in daily ceremonies and weekly team meetings.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or other related field

• Minimum of 10 years of copywriting experience in the field of marketing and communications (in-house or agency)

• Exceptional grammar, spelling, and sentence structuring skills

• Excellent ability to craft compelling narratives that drive engagement and action

• Attention to detail

• Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, while taking responsibility for your work

• Excellent ability to present ideas and concepts

• Great listening skills and a willingness to learn and grow through feedback

• Experience in brand management and/or advertising creation

• Excellent understanding of French and English.

*Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.