Strategy Specialist

Plank is hiring a full-time Strategy Specialist who is interested in making a significant contribution to both the company as a whole and to the work that we do.

As an award-winning digital design studio, Plank is obsessed with creating exceptional digital experiences and making the web a better place. We specialize in designing the highest quality responsive websites and web platforms for creative organizations using our Ethical Website Design Framework. We are also a Certified B Corporation, meaning that we meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance and are committed to using their business as a force for good. 

Diversity in our workplace is something that we are committed to, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We know making the tech world more inclusive can only benefit our community. 

We’re a remote-first team with flexible working options. Whether you prefer working from our Montreal studio or remotely, we support different ways of doing great work.

To learn more about us, please take a look at our site to get a strong sense of who we are before applying.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain accurate records and report progress across client relationships, and proposal management systems
• Coordinate proposals, pitches, presentations, and marketing materials by managing timelines, gathering feedback, coordinating revisions, and facilitating approvals
• Review and track relevant RFP opportunities, requirements, and submission timelines
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, follow-ups, and action items across internal teams and external partners
• Help organize and improve internal templates, documentation, and shared resources
• Support strategic initiatives through research, coordination, documentation, and follow-through
• Help turn ideas and priorities into organized plans, tasks, and deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to help keep projects and initiatives moving forward
• Contribute to social media planning, content updates, and other digital marketing tasks
• Assist with the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events
• Conduct research and gather insights to support business development, marketing, and growth initiatives
• Help identify gaps, surface priorities, and maintain momentum across multiple ongoing initiatives

Skills we’re looking for:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including time management, efficiency, project coordination, and collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting timelines
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfort supporting senior leadership and strategic initiatives
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous or evolving work
• Proactive problem-solving and self-direction
• Experience coordinating meetings, documentation, and action items
• Confidence working cross-functionally with different teams and personalities
• Strong proficiency with digital collaboration tools and project management platforms
• Calm, adaptable, and dependable under changing priorities

Bonus points for:

• Bilingual (French/English)
• Experience with email marketing
• Experience with SEO
• Familiarity with paid advertising
• Experience with Google Analytics

The good stuff:

• Focus on work/life balance - we offer flexible start times and no expectation of work outside of business hours
• Comprehensive group health and dental plan
• Lots of paid vacation time, including 2 uninterrupted weeks at the end of the year
• Learning and development opportunities
• Additional compensation: yearly profit-share bonus
• A new Apple laptop as well as systems and support to do your best work
• Free weekly private yoga class (in person or via Zoom)
• Work from home financial support

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Requires lifting up to 4 pounds (2 kg), mostly consisting of laptop and hardware transportation

We’re not looking for keywords; we’re looking for people. Different experiences cultivate varied skills and competencies, these bring their own value in different ways. Even though your skill set may not match all the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants should be prepared to submit solid references directly related to their application; Plank cares about your privacy and will only contact these references after consulting with you.

We welcome applications from anywhere in Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, as we are not able to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this role.