Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

154 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3Y9, Canada ● 865 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8, Canada Req #170

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Status: Full time, 1 year, temporary

Salary range: $51,000 to $64,260 per year

Canada’s Drug Agency is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape. We provide Canada’s health system leaders with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

We are proud to be a 2025 National Capital Region Top Employer. Canada’s Drug Agency was named one of the National Capital Region's top employers for the second year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth; innovation; and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.

Most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.

Primary Focus

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator at Canada’s Drug Agency plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Marketing and Communications team. They will assist in executing internal and external communication plans and marketing campaigns, managing content, coordinating events, and maintaining social media channels while ensuring effective communication with key clients and interested parties.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

On any given day, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator will:

• support the planning and execution of communication, marketing, and events plans, ensuring a content calendar is developed and maintained, and team members are aware of priorities at all times
• assist in creating and editing materials such as presentations, newsletters, and social media content, ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines and messaging strategies
• support the distribution of content across various marketing and communications channels
• assist the events team with logistics for in-person and virtual events
• support the preparation of reports on social media analytics and other marketing and communications key performance indicators (KPIs)
• work with team members to support updating lists, including key messaging, media requests, questions and answers (Q&As), and so forth
• work collaboratively with partners in other business units to ensure efficient information sharing and updates, as required.

Is this the right role for you?

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will likely have:

• a postsecondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, and 2 years of experience in a similar role; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• experience using project management or team management software such as MS Planner, Wrike, Monday.com, or similar
• a proactive approach and resourcefulness to finding solutions and adapting to changing priorities
• strong organizational and time-management skills
• the ability to build and foster trusting relationships, internally and externally
• exceptional communication skills, including both verbal and written
• a creative and proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving
• proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Planner).

What will set you apart?

The following are considered asset qualifications:

• previous experience working on a marketing and communications team or in a similar role in a health or pharmaceutical environment
• basic knowledge of marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Hootsuite)
• fluency in French.

What’s in it for you?

At Canada’s Drug Agency, you will find:

• a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — 1 of Canada’s largest and most successful defined benefit pension plans
• a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; a health spending account; and an employee assistance program
• paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave as well as sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, and other leave options)
• opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
• personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
• a friendly culture that supports community engagement
• the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your résumé must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.

At Canada’s Drug Agency, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for building the future of health care. We demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) through continuous training, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing biases. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are Black or racialized, Indigenous people, women, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check, including criminal, employment, and educational verifications.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.