2025-357; Supervisor – Advertising and Sponsorship

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Supervisor for Advertising and Sponsorship in Burnaby. This role requires leading the development of sponsorship strategies and managing digital billboard advertising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in marketing or a related field, along with substantial experience in sponsorship management, budget oversight, and vendor relations. This is a full-time position offering numerous opportunities for community engagement and development.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of sponsorship and digital billboard advertising strategies.
• Ability to plan, develop, and evaluate advertising strategies.
• Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of sponsorship and digital billboard advertising strategies.
• Secure and oversee sponsorships and digital billboard agreements.
• Guide and supervise staff involved in sponsorship activations.

Skills

Sponsorship and digital advertising strategies

Budget preparation and monitoring

Contract administration

Vendor management

Education

Diploma or university graduation in marketing, business administration, communications or related field

Job description

2025-357; Supervisor – Advertising and Sponsorship

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This position works in the PRC Enterprise Services organizational unit. This is specialized community and partner relations work in leading the development of sponsorship and digital billboard advertising strategies to support City facilities, events and programs. An incumbent secures and oversees sponsorships and digital billboard advertising agreements to generate revenue; assists with preparing the department partnership/sponsorship plan and budget; administers contracts, ensuring delivery of obligations and compliance with City policies and standards; act as City’s primary representative to sponsors, advertisers and corporate partners; coordinates, directs and monitors vendor performance to ensure delivery of high quality advertising services; and provides guidance and supervision to staff and contractors involved in sponsorship activations and advertising work. Oversees the City’s digital advertising billboard assets; develops comprehensive digital advertising strategies and pricing structures to maximize revenue. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a diploma or university graduation in marketing, business administration, communications or related field plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Considerable knowledge of sponsorship and digital billboard advertising strategies, methods, practices, principles, techniques, equipment, software and materials as they relate to work performed. Ability to plan, develop and evaluate sponsorship and digital advertising strategies to support departmental goals and objectives; prepare and monitor budgets related to the work; prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, correspondence and other resource material related to the work; assign, review and supervise the work of subordinates and oversee the work of vendors and contractors. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by December 24, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present‑day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Advertising

Industries

Government Administration, Advertising Services, and Marketing Services