Current Openings At Epiar //

Epiar is a group of innovative minds passionate about Internet search, marketing, and emerging technology. We respect our employees, and we reward hard work and dedication generously. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package, and an enthusiastic and rewarding corporate culture.

Epiar attracts and retains dedicated professionals with a strong sense of integrity and a passion to explore the potential of emerging technologies and put them to good use. Genuine excitement and enthusiasm runs through the entire company. While technology continues to change and evolve, the professionalism, dedication and positive attitude of the people who work here continue to be the foundation for success that Epiar clients have come to count on.

Current Openings:

Search Engine Optimization Analyst - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Do you have any idea what SEO, PPC, SEM, CPA, IBL, SERP, FB, WWW, URL, RT, PR, 301, 404, and 2.0 mean? If they’re more than a jumble of letters or numbers to you, then keep reading. If not, but you’re obsessed with search engines and Internet technology, then this career opportunity may be for you!

Epiar is searching for a junior search engine optimization (SEO) analyst with prior experience in web development and/or Internet marketing to join our team of experienced professionals. Working closely with the other members of our team, the successful candidate will provide maintenance and support on multiple client accounts involving natural and paid search marketing projects. You will be responsible for day-to-day search engine marketing (SEM) activities using Epiar tools and other website optimization resources. Job responsibilities include:

• Implementing and monitoring search engine optimization strategies for clients.
• Conducting keyword research and search frequency analysis involving downloading data from the Internet and creating reports using database reporting tools.
• Auditing clients’ websites to ensure proper development for maximum search engine visibility.
• Preparing keyword ranking and website traffic analysis reports.
• Assisting in the management of pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns (Google AdWords, Yahoo! Search Marketing, or MSN adCenter).
• Optimizing various website components (site architecture, keyword placement, and copywriting for webpage titles, META tags, and page content).
• Managing inbound link-building campaigns and activities. Social media experience would be an asset (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Digg, StumbleUpon, etc.).
• Training on Epiar software and processes and industry best practices. Education and learning is an initial and ongoing process at Epiar.
• Maintaining expertise on search engine news and trends, including learning and using new SEO tools and services as they become available. 

Requirements

There’s only one requirement for this position: the candidate must be passionate about the Internet and search marketing! The rest of our wish list would be really nice to have:

• 1-2 years experience in business preferably doing Internet marketing, search engine optimization, and social media.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Information/Computing Sciences or Commerce). Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of current SEO and PPC techniques for Google, Yahoo!, MSN.
• Familiarity and/or experience with standard SEO/SEM keyword research and reporting tools, web analytics software, and inbound link-building strategies.
• Experience in copywriting and publishing content, especially on the web. (Blogging, forum participation, and engagement in social media).
• An understanding of website design and development including HTML and CSS. Experience using Adobe software would be an asset.
• Knowledge of various web or object oriented programming languages including HTML, PHP, MySQL, .NET, and Access.
• Familiarity and/or experience with market research, project management, and business analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage details, efficient work habits, and flexibility. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 

Application Details

If you can tell us in 140 characters or less why you were made for this job, just tweet @epiarseo. We can skip all the formalities, and go right to the interview. But it better blow our minds! If not, feel free to follow the rules below:

• Please note that we are looking for someone to work out of our offices here in Edmonton, Alberta. 
• Please email résumés including salary expectations and references to jobs @ epiar.com.
• Résumés will be accepted until midnight Sunday, 29 March 2009.
• We thank everyone for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Epiar is an equal opportunity employer.