SEO Specialist

About this job

We are hiring an experienced SEO Specialist to manage organic SEO and local search performance for multiple service-based businesses. This role is ideal for a self-driven SEO professional with agency experience who can handle multiple projects, deliver measurable results, and work independently in a remote environment.

This is a full-time, long-term position with stable monthly pay.

SEO Responsibilities

• Perform keyword research, competitor analysis, and industry trend research
• Optimize on-page SEO elements (titles, meta descriptions, headers, schema, internal linking, site structure)
• Conduct technical SEO audits using Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Google Search Console, and GA4
• Identify and fix indexing issues, crawl errors, page-speed issues, and Core Web Vitals problems
• Develop and execute data-driven SEO strategies to improve organic rankings and traffic
• Monitor KPIs and prepare weekly and monthly SEO performance reports
• Collaborate with content writers and designers to ensure SEO best practices
• Manage backlink outreach and high-quality link-building efforts
• Stay current with Google algorithm updates and SEO best practices

Google Business Profile (GMB) Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize multiple Google Business Profiles for local service businesses
• Improve local map pack rankings through category selection, keyword targeting, and service optimization
• Write, schedule, and publish optimized GMB posts with strong CTAs
• Perform regular GMB audits and fix listing inconsistencies
• Manage customer reviews (responses, spam removal, review generation strategies)
• Maintain NAP consistency across citations and directories
• Optimize photos, metadata, and geotags for better local visibility
• Track GBP insights and prepare performance reports
• Handle GMB suspensions and reinstatements when required
• Conduct competitor analysis for local SEO strategies

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience (required)
• 4+ years of Google Business Profile (GMB) management experience (required)
• Prior digital marketing or SEO agency experience (strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of on-page, off-page, technical SEO, and local SEO
• Experience managing multiple clients or multi-location businesses
• Proficiency in tools such as GA4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, BrightLocal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge is a plus
• Must be fully available during Canadian business hours (EST)

Working Hours (EST – Canadian Business Hours)

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Salary: $800 CAD per month
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹54,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Work from home

Application Question(s)

• This role requires working Canadian business hours (EST), Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Are you fully available during these hours on a consistent basis?
• How many years of hands-on SEO experience do you have managing real client websites?
• How many years of experience do you have managing and optimizing Google Business Profiles (GMB/GBP)?
• Have you previously worked in a digital marketing or SEO agency handling multiple clients at the same time?
• Briefly explain how you would improve the local rankings of a service-based business that is stuck on page 2 of the map pack.

Experience

• SEO: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote