SEO Strategist

Who Are You?

You’re an SEO professional who understands that great SEO is both strategic and practical. You’re comfortable digging into keyword research, performance data, technical SEO tasks, blog strategy, and on-page optimizations, but you also understand that the client experience matters just as much as the work itself. You can take complex SEO concepts and explain them clearly, calmly, and confidently to clients and internal teams.

You’re organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple accounts without letting details slip. You’re comfortable working in tools like WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, and SEMrush, and you’re looking for a 6-month term position where you can step in, contribute quickly, and help clients make meaningful progress.

What's the Role?

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.

Duties & 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.

Required Experience & Skills

• 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.

Who is POD Marketing?

POD Marketing is a full-service agency that works across marketing, consulting, and HR to help clients solve real business challenges. Behind that work is an incredible group of people. We put just as much care into supporting our team as we do our clients, creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

At POD, culture isn’t about perks (though we have those too). It’s about how you feel at work: accepted for who you are, encouraged to grow, and surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. That approach has earned us multiple awards, including recognition as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

What's in it for You?

At POD Marketing, we work hard, have fun, and genuinely support each other. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and balanced; and we’ve built an environment that makes that possible.

You’ll enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, twelve flex days, a Passion Day to spend however you choose, and a company-wide MeMonday to prioritize mental health. We offer a thirty-day remote work policy for when you need a change of scenery, twenty-six hours of paid volunteer time each year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and spending accounts.

Growth and development are also a priority at POD. You’ll have access to our mentorship program, our in-house leadership development program, DiSC communication training, and ongoing learning opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career. You’ll also have regular one-on-one check-ins, quarterly performance conversations, and a culture of continuous feedback that keeps you supported and clear on expectations.

Our downtown Calgary office is bright, modern, and stocked with good coffee, snacks, and great people. We offer discounts with local vendors and a culture that’s collaborative, energetic, and built on trust and respect.

How to Apply

At POD, we believe “that most job requirements and conceptual knowledge are easily trainable. But you can’t teach drive, ambition, or passion.” (Take a look at this article, Finding Your Unicorn, written by our President, Kevin Wilhelm). Our hiring managers consider alignment with our core values and passion for our company culture to be as valuable as experience and education.

Finding the right fit is important to us, and we put real care into reviewing applications. This is your chance to show us who you are: your voice, your attention to detail, and your excitement about joining the team. Take a few extra minutes to help us see why this opportunity is the right fit for you.

We often see strong candidates miss out because of preventable issues like missing cover letters, referencing the wrong job title or company, or submitting unedited AI-generated content. We encourage the use of AI to streamline your process, but your application should still reflect your voice and accuracy. If this role excites you, let that show in how you apply.

Applications are due July 3, 2026.

A few tips to stand out:

• Submit an up-to-date resume that highlights the skills and experience we are looking for
• Include a personalized cover letter or a video cover letter (one is required, both are not necessary)
• If you choose to submit a video cover letter, keep it short and engaging (under 2 minutes, please!)
• Share why this specific role excites you and how your background connects to it
• Make sure your application is error-free (especially the basics like company name and job title)
• Answer the application questions with intention. Your responses don't need to be long; quality over quantity matters!
• If you use AI, review and edit so it sounds like you and is factually correct (no - passion and innovation are not our core values, no matter what ChatGPT tells you)
• Review the posted salary range before you apply and make sure it aligns with what you’re comfortable with

Always apply through our website. We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

At POD Marketing, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment, which is why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider and evaluate all qualified candidates based on their qualifications without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.