Digital Marketing Coordinator

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 57,432 - 68,370; Full time

Job summary

Yukon University is hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator to enhance its online presence through engaging digital content and initiatives. This permanent position is based at the Ayamdigut Campus in Whitehorse. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, marketing, or a related field, along with strong writing and project coordination skills.

You will work closely with various departments, managing multiple projects and producing clear content that resonates with diverse audiences. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Education in communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, or a related field.
• Experience creating digital content and supporting communications initiatives.
• Experience in post‑secondary education, government, or public sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate digital communications and marketing activities across various platforms.
• Support faculty and departments with communications and promotional needs.
• Manage multiple projects while producing engaging content for diverse audiences.

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills

Experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, and digital advertising products

Knowledge of digital communications and audience engagement strategies

Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail

Cross‑cultural awareness and knowledge of Yukon First Nations and northern communities

Education

Education and experience in communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, or a related field

Job description

Digital Marketing Coordinator

University Relations

Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus

Permanent position

Salary: $41.69 to $49.63 hourly (Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)

Employment Opportunity No.: 26.54

Closing Date: June 21, 2026

Overview

The University Relations team at Yukon University seeks a creative and collaborative communicator to strengthen our online presence through engaging digital content, storytelling, and audience engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Communications and Marketing, you will coordinate digital communications and marketing activities across a variety of digital platforms, including social media. You will support faculty, departments, and University leadership with communications and promotional needs. This fast‑paced role requires managing multiple projects while producing clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has education and experience in communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, or a related field, with experience creating digital content and supporting communications initiatives. Experience in post‑secondary education, government, or the public sector is an asset.

You Bring

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, and digital advertising products
• Knowledge of digital communications and audience engagement strategies
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail
• Cross‑cultural awareness and knowledge of Yukon First Nations and northern communities

EEO Statement

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; qualified candidates who self‑identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.