Marketing Communications Coordinator

Role: Marketing Communications Coordinator
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees. Our Toronto office has approximately 250 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all ten regional offices.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

Our Toronto location is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Communications Coordinator to join its dynamic Marketing and Communications team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the successful candidate will step into a true marketing generalist role, providing brand management support with marketing content, social media advertising and internal communications services for the organization. You will participate in projects from start to finish, focusing on building and communicating the customer brand for one of Canada’s most trusted engineering consulting firms. With offices across Canada and responsibilities that span the entire marketing process, this role encompasses a wide range of marketing communications deliverables.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness TM

What You’ll Do

• Create and update staff biographies and CVs for use in proposals to reflect new hires, transfers, new designations, experience etc. Interview staff and take or collect photos as required to complete these materials.
• Maintain and update the “smithandandersen.com” and “sa-footprint.com” websites as necessary to best communicate the S+A customer brand.
• Assist with internal communications services for S+A teams, departments, and leaders.
• Monitor messages received through websites and social media accounts, bringing them to the team’s attention.
• Collect photography for standout S+A projects, liaising with photographers and industry partners to coordinate shoots and communicate requirements.
• Create marketing collateral, including project profiles, brochures and other materials.
• Ensure all communications align with the writing style guide and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Work closely and collaboratively with our graphic designers to bring initiatives to life, at times jumping in and designing deliverables yourself where appropriate and practicable.
• Assist other members of the marketing team when necessary.
• Order promotional items as required.
• Work with marketing and communications team members to provide recommendations for marketing and communications alternatives, enhancements, and solutions.
• Contribute to departmental and organization-wide objectives and goals.
• Ensure all communications reflect brand attributes and positioning, as appropriate.

Who You Are:

• One to two years of experience in marketing or communications.
• University degree or college diploma in communications, marketing, or related field.
• Ability to create clear and coherent written communication.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including multi-tasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, professional, trustworthy, and diplomatic manner.
• A curious, never-quite-satisfied mindset, with an eye on continuous improvement both for yourself and your deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Experience with marketing email platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.).
• Experience with layout programs (InDesign, Publisher, etc.).
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Familiarity with website CMS (Wordpress, Drupal, etc.).
• Familiarity with SharePoint 365.
• Familiarity with project management software (Asana, Zoho, etc.).

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.