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Position Overview:                                                                                                                                                
The SEO Analyst role supports the overall vision for digital marketing for The Home Depot Canada by attracting quality organic search traffic to our website for lead generation, engagement and revenue. This includes supporting the SEO strategy and research by doing competitive website analysis, gap assessment and landing page optimization for the Home Depot Canada website.
                                                                                                                                      
Key Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                             
Research and Implementation
Perform keyword research to optimize existing content and uncover new opportunities to increase SEO traffic
Provide recommendations and execute strategies for content development in coordination with SEO goals – general and keyword specific
Research and analyze competitor link building activities and SERP (Search Engine Result Pages) results
Implement link building strategy and campaigns for homedepot.ca
Partnering
Work with all content creators (Online Experience/Marketing/Digital Production teams) to optimize existing content and produce new content with the most SEO value to THD Canada
Work with PR/ Marketing team to maximize link building gains and prioritize outreach activities
Work with the Product Management and Technology teams to ensure SEO best practices in newly developed and existing code
Help to create and support marketing content to socialize and use for social media purposes (e.g. customer videos briefs, customer case studies, blog posts, posts from analysts and customers)
Reporting and Project Management
Monitor and administer web analytics dashboards, reports and key reporting tools, and point out key areas of importance
Communicate to team and management on project development, timelines, and results

Competencies:                                                                                                                                        
Collaborates
Action Oriented
Drives Results
Communicates Effectively
Plans and Aligns                                                                                                                                                      

Skills:                                                                                                                                           
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Data Analysis
Project management                                                                                                                              
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:                                                                                                                                                     
Reports to Senior Manager of SEO
                                                                                                                                                     
Travel Requirements:                                                                                                                                            
Limited
Travel to Toronto Store Support Location when needed                                                               

Physical Requirements:                                                                                                                                        
Extended Sitting
Repetitive Tasks
                                            
Hybrid Work:                                                                                                                                           
Remote
Travel to store locations as needed.                                                                                                                                 
Working Conditions:                                                                                                                                            
Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls                                                                                                                                             
Minimum Education:                                                                                                                                           
University/College degree in a related area of study, or equivalent experience.                                                                                                              
Minimum Years of Work Experience:                                                                                                              
2-5 years experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM)                                                                                                                                      
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
                                                                                                                       
Certifications:                                                                                                                                          
None
                                                                                                                                                     
Other Requirements/Assets:                                                                                                                                             
Experience with website analysis using a variety of analytics tools including Google Analytics, Adobe Omniture
Experience working with popular SEO-industry tools (BrightEdge, Conductor, Google Keyword Planner, AWR Cloud, Botify, Moz, Ahrefs, ScreamingFrog etc.)
Experience working with Content Management System (CMS) and building/administering content in CMS environments
Advanced capability in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
Bilingual (English/French) will be considered an asset.