Technical SEO & Shopify Support Specialist

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*** Please complete the screening questions to be considered***

Black Bow Gift Co. is a premium Canadian gifting company known for elevated presentation, curated quality, and seamless execution. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening the technical foundation of our Shopify site and organic search performance.

We are seeking a hands-on Technical SEO & Shopify Support Specialist to support ongoing SEO improvements and website health initiatives.

This is an execution-focused contract role. Strategy, direction, and priorities will be provided by our marketing strategist. Your role is to implement technical improvements accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Hours may range from approximately 7.5 hours per week up to 37.5 hours, depending on skill set, availability, and project needs.

Work Structure & Availability

Must be available for consultations and communication during standard business hours as needed (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm AST)
Not all work must be completed during operational hours; however, deadlines must be met consistently.
Work and task management will be handled through Basecamp. Timely updates and deliverable tracking and accountability are required.
This is a contractor position. You must provide your own computer, required software, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
Responsibilities

Implement SEO recommendations from SEMrush to improve Organic search visibility, Website health score and Indexing and crawlability
Work directly within Shopify theme files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Implement and maintain Google Schema (Structured Data)
Resolve technical issues identified in Google Search Console
Support GA4 tracking and monitoring
Assist with backlink cleanup and maintenance
Execute structured technical updates based on provided priorities
Flag technical concerns or improvement opportunities
This role does not involve owning SEO strategy or setting marketing direction but would be seen as a greater asset if had the ability to contribute and identify opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Working understanding of SEO best practices
Hands-on experience with Shopify theme customization
Comfortable editing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience implementing structured data (Schema)
Experience using Google Search Console
Working knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4 preferred)
Experience using SEMrush or comparable SEO software (required)
Strong attention to detail and ability to execute accurately
Growth & Additional Opportunities

For candidates with broader skill sets, additional hours and projects may be available, including:

Shopify enhancements and optimization work
App integrations and technical updates
Landing page support
Blog publishing and content optimization
Klaviyo setup and email flow support
General marketing technical implementation
Video and content creation
Confidentiality & Professional Standards

This role will involve access to internal systems and business information. The selected contractor will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement covering client information, vendor relationships, pricing, marketing strategy, analytics data, and proprietary processes.

All work created during the contract period will remain the property of Black Bow Gift Co.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay: $20.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Store discount
Work from home
Application question(s):

How many years of hands-on experience do you have working directly inside Shopify theme files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)?
Please provide 1–3 Shopify websites you have personally supported and briefly describe the technical or SEO improvements you implemented.
How many years of experience do you have using SEMrush (or a comparable SEO platform), and what types of issues have you typically addressed?
What is your typical weekly availability (minimum and maximum hours)?
Work Location: Remote