Coordinator, Marketing and Sponsorship

Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville's Recreation and Culture Department is seeking a Coordinator, Marketing and Sponsorship to drive marketing campaigns, manage sponsorships, and enhance community engagement across Oakville.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Marketing and Sponsorship, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compelling content, expand partnerships, and support revenue-generating initiatives while ensuring accessible, inclusive communications for residents.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop marketing campaigns and create print and digital content using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and ability to prepare accessible PDFs, optimize images, and format marketing assets for web, mobile, and print use.
• Experience using email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact to build and schedule e-newsletters.
• Working knowledge of social media, website content management, and digital communications.
• Experience supporting sponsorship, advertising, community partnerships, and public‑facing initiatives.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and customer service skills, including event support, financial tracking, and records management.
• The successful candidate must hold a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum and will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
• Ability to travel between municipal facilities and event locations as required.
• Availability to support occasional evenings and weekends for special events and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling marketing campaigns, communications, and visual content that promote Recreation and Culture programs, services, facilities, and events while ensuring consistency with Town branding standards.
• Support the growth and delivery of sponsorship and advertising programs that generate revenue and enhance community connections.
• Manage Recreation and Culture digital channels, including website and social media content, e-newsletters, digital screens, and marketing assets.
• Lead marketing and sponsorship support for Town events and community initiatives, ensuring effective promotion, strong sponsor recognition, and consistent customer experience.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, participation trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities that improve engagement and service delivery.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Graphic design

Digital media

Public relations

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media

Email marketing

Event support

Project coordination

Education

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Communications

Diploma in Graphic Design

Diploma in Digital Media

Diploma in Public Relations

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Posting Status

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Duration:

Indefinite contract

Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

Temporary Vacancy Reason

Backfill

Closing Date:

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Are you a creative marketer with a passion for community engagement, storytelling, sponsorship, and exceptional customer experiences? The Recreation and Culture Department is seeking a Coordinator, Marketing and Sponsorship to support the delivery of marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship initiatives that connect residents with programs, services, facilities, and events across Oakville.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Marketing and Sponsorship, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling marketing campaigns, strengthen relationships with sponsors and community partners, support revenue‑generating initiatives, and enhance awareness of Recreation and Culture offerings. Your work will help residents discover opportunities to stay active and creative, engaged, and connected while supporting the Town's priorities and community‑building objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Marketing, Communications & Graphic Design

• Create compelling marketing campaigns, communications, and visual content that promote Recreation and Culture programs, services, facilities, and events while ensuring consistency with Town branding standards.

Sponsorship, Advertising & Partner Relations

• Support the growth and delivery of sponsorship and advertising programs that generate revenue and enhance community connections.

Digital Content & Communications

• Manage Recreation and Culture digital channels, including website and social media content, e-newsletters, digital screens, and marketing assets.

Events & Community Engagement

• Lead marketing and sponsorship support for Town events and community initiatives, ensuring effective promotion, strong sponsor recognition, and consistent customer experience.

Analytics & Customer Insights

Monitor and analyze campaign performance, participation trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities that improve engagement and service delivery.

Qualifications

Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field .

Minimum two (2) years in marketing, communications, or related field.

Demonstrated ability to develop marketing campaigns and create print and digital content using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

Understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and ability to prepare accessible PDFs, optimize images, and format marketing assets for web, mobile, and print use.

Experience using email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact to build and schedule e-newsletters

Working knowledge of social media, website content management, and digital communications.

Experience supporting sponsorship, advertising, community partnerships, and public‑facing initiatives.

Strong administrative, organizational, and customer service skills, including event support, financial tracking, and records management.

The successful candidate must hold a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum and will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.

Ability to travel between municipal facilities and event locations as required.

Availability to support occasional evenings and weekends for special events and community initiatives.

DATED:

October 16, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short‑listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.