Associate, Marketing (12 Month Contract)

OMERS•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$62,000 - CA$92,000

About The Position

This role is a creative, clever, digitally savvy marketer who is passionate about executing with excellence. Known for the ability to partner with multiple stakeholders to support business strategy, this individual has a strong understanding of marketing and communications best practices and is a skilled project manager with a passion for creative design and branding. Curious, proactive, and comfortable working within an evolving global organization, this individual will play an important role in executing B2B marketing and communications programs that effectively navigate regional nuance while supporting Oxford’s global agenda. Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate. Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.

Requirements

University degree in Marketing, Communications or Business is strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years of related work experience on a corporate marketing team
Working knowledge of brand marketing and creative design processes, with experience supporting the development of marketing materials aligned with brand standards and effectively communicating key messages to target audiences, and the ability to communicate design concepts and ideas to stakeholders
Ability to support the communication of key messages to target audiences and share design concepts and ideas with stakeholders
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn quickly, incorporate feedback, and apply learnings to improve work
Experience with project management software, Adobe Creative Suite, digital asset management solutions, email marketing tools and Canva
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create professional branded presentations
Strong presentation, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Collaborative approach to working with internal and external partners, with a focus on building relationships based on trust

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hospitality sector, investment banking, management consulting and/or commercial real estate
Demonstrates creative thinking and contributes ideas to solve problems and improve outcomes
Comfortable adapting to evolving processes and changing business priorities
Interest in continuous learning, research, and creative development
Working knowledge of data and analytics, with the ability to support team goals and objectives
Applies creative thinking and considers different perspectives when approaching challenges

Responsibilities

Act as an Oxford brand advocate and steward, executing global priorities with consideration for local nuance
Partner with global cross-functional teams to support the end-to-end delivery of property marketing initiatives, including interpreting briefs, engaging stakeholders, and identifying required resources
Collaborate with the broader marketing and communications team, including Canadian Office, Retail, and Residential Marketing teams, to ensure programs align with brand standards and global priorities
Develop, review, and refine marketing materials, including copywriting and proofreading, while providing creative direction and ensuring alignment with brand standards
Contribute to the development and maintenance of global property marketing tools and resources
Source, brief, and manage external agency partners, designers, and vendors for sales materials, events, video production, and design initiatives
Support the development, updating, and optimization of website content and email marketing campaigns to ensure consistency, relevance, and alignment with business objectives
Track, report, and communicate key objectives and results across marketing initiatives
Maintain an understanding of marketing, communications, brand, and real estate best practices