Digital Marketing & Events Specialist

Recrute Action; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Digital Marketing & Events Specialist for a hybrid role in the insurance industry. This position involves leading marketing initiatives and managing large-scale events. The ideal candidate will have a background in event planning and marketing, along with exceptional communication skills. This is a full-time, 13-month contract position with a competitive hourly wage of $28-30 based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Opportunity for permanent employment

Dynamic professional environment

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and execute events from end to end.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage large-scale external insurance firm events nationwide.
• Oversee event logistics including venue selection and budget tracking.
• Develop tailored communications for advisors, firms and internal teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Digital Marketing & Events Specialist

Hybrid contract role in the insurance industry for a seasoned communications and event planning professional. Drive national marketing initiatives, lead external firm events and support retail account strategies. Ideal for someone skilled in stakeholder management, content creation and cross-functional collaboration across Canada.

Overview

What is in it for you:

• Hourly salary of $28-30 based on experience.
• 13-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday with flexible hours between 7 am and 6 pm.
• Hybrid work: in-office Tuesday to Thursday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage large-scale external insurance firm events nationwide.
• Oversee event logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, and budget tracking.
• Develop tailored communications for advisors, firms and internal teams.
• Design and execute digital marketing campaigns and collateral.
• Monitor firm performance data to provide actionable insights to sales leaders.
• Manage national marketing allowance budgets and reporting.
• Source and coordinate branded promotional items for firm initiatives.
• Foster relationships with firm back-office teams and advisor experience contacts.
• Collaborate with internal partners across finance, IT, training, marketing and compliance.
• Represent the retail accounts team on key initiatives and project committees.
• Lead internal training presentations and team meetings as communications subject matter expert.
• Manage external and offshore creative service vendors.
• Propose innovative strategies to elevate firm engagement and marketing impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
• Excellent written, verbal and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and execute events from end to end.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working across multiple business functions and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret data and provide strategic marketing insights.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Creative mindset with a strong grasp of brand identity and visual standards.
• Adaptable, self-motivated and comfortable with change and fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of customer service excellence and experience with promotional sourcing.
• Background in financial services or insurance industry is considered an asset.

About Recruit Action

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.