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Bloom

Full-service performance marketing agency

Senior SEO Specialist/Strategist

Full-TimePosted on 9/22/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Montreal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Growth & MarketingSEO Marketing

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of dedicated SEO experience; digital agency experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to build repeatable workflows and use AI tools or scripts, including Claude and ChatGPT, to automate repetitive execution.
  • Active awareness and practical application of Generative Engine Optimization and search AI developments.
  • Ability to configure large-scale Screaming Frog crawls, set up custom extractions and regular expressions, and troubleshoot complex crawling challenges.
  • Thorough understanding of indexing, site performance, site architecture, and structured data, including Schema.org, canonical tags, and hreflang.
  • Written and spoken fluency in English and French to communicate with bilingual clients and national or international team members.
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, SEMrush or Ahrefs, and Google Tag Manager.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts simply to clients.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth technical audits and develop customized recommendations for complex enterprise and e-commerce websites.
  • Analyze large volumes of web data, including site speed, content delivery networks, architecture, crawlability, JavaScript rendering, and accessibility.
  • Design and execute strategies optimized for generative search, including Generative Engine Optimization, AI Overviews, and SGE.
  • Communicate with client web development teams to ensure technical recommendations are understood, prioritized, and implemented correctly.
  • Use large language models, including Claude Code and ChatGPT, and scripting to accelerate data extraction, analysis, SEO deliverables, and reporting.
  • Optimize recurring analysis to devote more time to strategic work and complex problem-solving.
  • Create sitewide content strategies aligned with evolving user search intent and AI-assisted search behaviors.
  • Oversee technical on-page optimization, local SEO, and domain authority and link profile analysis.
  • Assist in defining project scope and estimating effort and pricing requirements for complex technical SEO mandates.
  • Manage high-level client relationships and deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations tied to business key performance indicators.
  • Mentor junior team members for a few hours per month and share new industry insights with the department.
Desired Qualifications
  • Digital agency background.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web system architecture to connect SEO strategy with developer execution.
  • Experience estimating effort, technical hours, and deliverables for proposal scopes.
  • Experience with major platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, and Magento.

About the company

Bloom is a digital marketing agency that helps clients grow using a full range of services including Paid Search, Display, DOOH, Social Ads, SEO, Email, Affiliate Marketing, Social/Influencer Marketing, Content Creation, and strategy. Its approach combines strategic planning with ongoing optimization and testing across multiple channels to deliver measurable results. It differentiates itself through elite partnerships (Google Premier Partner 2023, Microsoft Partner, Meta Partner), rapid growth, and a strong culture that attracts top talent. Its goal is to drive significant client growth by delivering high-quality, ROI-focused marketing programs across all digital channels.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Bloom retained Google Premier Partner status for 2026, reinforcing client credibility.
  • Recent promotions and SEO hiring indicate investment in delivery capacity.
  • Bundys campaign and campaign wins create cross-sell opportunities across creative and performance services.

What critics are saying

  • Google platform dependence exposes revenue to policy changes and algorithm shifts.
  • Competitive agency pitches threaten margins; Johnston Mooney & O'Brien was won competitively.
  • Holding-company consolidation and AI automation compress mid-market agency demand by 2026.

What makes Bloom unique

  • Ten-year Google Premier Partner status in 2026 signals durable paid-media specialization.
  • Montreal, Toronto, and New York offices support North American client service.
  • Bundys win shows strong creative execution for heritage consumer brands.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Profit Sharing
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Certification Support
  • Employee Discounts

Company News

AdWorld
Oct 27th, 2023
Bloom Toasts Johnston Mooney and O'Brien With New Campaign

Creative agency Bloom has created a new campaign for one of Ireland's oldest and most loved brands, Johnston, Mooney and O'Brien.

Make it Bloom
Aug 15th, 2022
Makeitbloom promotes Angelica Mateus-Saenz to Director of Creative Services

In the last few months, the digital agency Bloom welcomed Caroline Ventézou as SEO Director and promoted Angelica Mateus-Saenz to Director of Creative Services.

Make it Bloom
Feb 7th, 2022
Bloom Search Marketing Inc. recognized as 2022 Premier Partner

Bloom, a performance marketing agency, was recognized as a 2022 Premier Partner in the Google Partners program, a distinction held by the top 3% of Google Partners.

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