SEO Manager (SEO, GEO & AI Search)

Cosmo5

Location
In-Office, Montreal, Quebec
Experience
3-5 yrs
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
August 26, 2026
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About Cosmo5

Cosmo5 is a digital marketing agency helping leading brands grow through data-driven search strategies. As search continues to evolve, we’re expanding our capabilities beyond traditional SEO into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI Search, helping clients improve their visibility across search engines and emerging AI-powered discovery platforms.

Our North America SEO, GEO & AI Search team is at the forefront of this evolution, combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and innovation to help clients succeed in an increasingly AI-driven search landscape.

Position Summary

We’re looking for an SEO Manager (SEO, GEO & AI Search) with a strong technical SEO foundation to join our growing North America team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, partnering with developers, and building scalable SEO solutions that drive measurable business results. While technical SEO will be the primary focus, the ideal candidate is also well-rounded across content strategy, analytics, and emerging AI Search best practices.

You’ll work across a portfolio of enterprise clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve website performance, increase organic visibility, and help brands succeed in both traditional and AI-powered search experiences.

The ideal candidate has a solid SEO foundation, is familiar with emerging concepts such as Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and is excited to continue learning as AI transforms how people discover brands and information online.

Key Responsibilities

Technical SEO (Primary Focus)

  • Lead technical SEO audits for enterprise websites and translate findings into prioritized action plans.
  • Identify and resolve issues related to crawlability, indexation, rendering, site architecture, internal linking, structured data, Core Web Vitals, page speed, duplicate content, canonicals, XML sitemaps, robots.txt, redirects, and JavaScript SEO.
  • Partner closely with developers, product managers, and UX teams to implement technical SEO recommendations.
  • Support website launches, migrations, redesigns, CMS implementations, and new feature releases from an SEO perspective.
  • Monitor technical website health and proactively identify opportunities to improve search performance.
  • Stay current on evolving search engine guidelines and technical SEO best practices.

SEO Strategy & Content

  • Develop SEO strategies that align with business goals and customer intent.
  • Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap analysis.
  • Partner with content teams to optimize existing content and identify opportunities for new content creation.
  • Apply entity-based SEO and topical authority principles where appropriate.

AI Search & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

  • Support initiatives focused on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and AI Search.
  • Stay informed on Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and other emerging AI search platforms.
  • Participate in testing, experimentation, and optimization initiatives designed to improve visibility across AI-powered search experiences.
  • Contribute ideas, share learnings, and help evolve Cosmo5’s SEO, GEO & AI Search practice.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Analyze SEO performance using Google Search Console, GA4, and enterprise SEO platforms.
  • Build actionable insights and recommendations from technical and performance data.
  • Track KPIs and communicate progress to clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3-5 years of SEO experience with a strong emphasis on Technical SEO.
  • Experience conducting technical SEO audits for medium to large websites.
  • Strong understanding of crawlability, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, JavaScript SEO fundamentals, structured data, canonicalization, internal linking, XML sitemaps, robots.txt, redirects, and technical website performance.
  • Experience working directly with developers and translating technical requirements into actionable recommendations.
  • Proficiency with Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, and one or more enterprise SEO platforms such as Semrush, Ahrefs, BrightEdge, Conductor, Botify, or similar.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Experience developing and implementing content optimization strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with enterprise websites or ecommerce platforms.
  • Familiarity with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), AI Search, or optimization for AI-powered search experiences. Direct experience is a plus, but we’re equally interested in candidates who are curious about the evolving search landscape and eager to learn, experiment, and help shape the future of our SEO, GEO & AI Search practice.
  • Experience with Looker Studio, SQL, Python, APIs, or SEO automation tools.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience working with enterprise CMS platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Sitecore, Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC), Shopify, WordPress, Contentful, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with browser developer tools, technical QA workflows, and debugging SEO issues.
  • Experience working within Agile environments using project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, or Trello.
  • Basic understanding of APIs and how they support SEO initiatives.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve research, analysis, workflow automation, or SEO execution.
  • Experience supporting website migrations, redesigns, or large-scale technical implementations.
  • Familiarity with Git or version control workflows is considered an asset.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

  • Technical at their core and enjoys solving complex SEO challenges.
  • Comfortable working directly with developers and technical stakeholders.
  • Well-rounded across technical SEO, content optimization, and analytics.
  • Familiar with or interested in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and emerging AI Search platforms, with a genuine desire to continuously learn, experiment, and help grow our SEO, GEO & AI Search practice.
  • Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Strategic in their thinking while remaining hands-on in execution.
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn.
  • Organized, accountable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
  • Passionate about helping clients grow through innovative search strategies.

Why Join Cosmo5?

At Cosmo5, we’re building the next generation of search marketing. Our North America SEO, GEO & AI Search team partners with some of the world’s leading brands to help them succeed across traditional search engines and the rapidly evolving AI search landscape.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on enterprise brands across multiple industries, collaborate with a highly skilled and supportive team, and gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies that are shaping the future of search. We foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering our team to test new ideas, solve complex challenges, and make a measurable impact for our clients.

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À propos de Cosmo5

Cosmo5 est une agence de marketing numérique qui aide des marques de premier plan à croître grâce à des stratégies de recherche axées sur les données. Nous faisons évoluer notre expertise au-delà du SEO traditionnel vers la Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) et la recherche alimentée par l’IA, afin d’aider nos clients à performer dans un environnement de recherche en constante évolution.

Le poste

Nous recherchons un(e) Gestionnaire SEO (SEO, GEO et Recherche IA) possédant une solide expertise en SEO technique.

Vous travaillerez avec des clients d’envergure afin de développer des stratégies SEO performantes, réaliser des audits techniques, collaborer avec des développeurs, optimiser les performances des sites web et contribuer au développement de notre pratique SEO, GEO et Recherche IA.

Ce que vous ferez

  • Réaliser des audits SEO techniques et recommander des plans d'action.
  • Optimiser l’exploration, l’indexation, les Core Web Vitals, le SEO JavaScript, les données structurées, les migrations et les performances techniques.
  • Développer des stratégies SEO et optimiser le contenu.
  • Participer aux initiatives liées à la Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), à l’Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) et aux plateformes de recherche alimentées par l’IA.
  • Analyser les performances SEO et présenter des recommandations basées sur les données.

Profil recherché

  • 3 à 5 ans d'expérience en SEO avec une forte spécialisation en SEO technique.
  • Excellente maîtrise de Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog et d'au moins un outil SEO (Semrush, Ahrefs, BrightEdge, Conductor, Botify ou équivalent).
  • Connaissances en HTML, CSS et JavaScript.
  • Solides compétences analytiques, en communication et en gestion de projets.
  • Intérêt marqué pour le SEO, la GEO, l’AEO et la recherche alimentée par l’IA.

Pourquoi joindre Cosmo5?

Vous travaillerez sur des marques internationales, collaborerez avec une équipe d'experts passionnés et contribuerez à façonner l'avenir du SEO et de la recherche alimentée par l'intelligence artificielle, dans un environnement axé sur l'innovation, la collaboration et l'apprentissage continu.

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