Digital Marketing Lead

Commissionaires Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent security agency located in Ottawa is seeking a Digital Marketing Lead to manage marketing efforts across various digital channels. The ideal candidate will drive digital campaigns, optimize for engagement, and maintain website content. With 2-4 years of experience in digital marketing, familiarity with tools such as Google Ads and HubSpot is required. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including employer-paid professional development and generous time off.

Benefits

Employer paid professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with company matching

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in digital marketing, web marketing, performance marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to use GA4/Google Analytics to review performance and create dashboards or reports.
• Basic knowledge of email marketing or automation platforms such as HubSpot or Mailchimp.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, management, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns.
• Manage SEO and SEM activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support and align digital initiatives.

Skills

Experience in digital marketing

Familiarity with Google Ads

Strong communication skills

Organization and multi-tasking

Tools

Google Analytics

HubSpot

Mailchimp

Job description

Location: 24 Colonnade Road, Ottawa ON

Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Friday

Starting Salary: $56,000/year

Commissionaires Ottawa is looking for a Digital Marketing Lead to manage day-to-day digital channels and lead the execution of campaigns that support our organizational priorities. This role is a strong fit for someone early in their digital marketing career who is ready to take ownership of hands-on work, optimize performance, and contribute to measurable digital growth.

Some of your responsibilities include

• Lead the planning, management, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn to improve traffic, engagement, and leads
• Manage SEO and SEM activities, including keyword research, on-page updates, search performance monitoring, and continuous optimization
• Manage website content updates, user experience enhancements, and analytics tracking in collaboration with IT or external vendors
• Lead the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports using GA4 or Google Analytics to track KPIs and provide actionable insights
• Manage social media planning, scheduling, publishing, and community engagement in partnership with internal contributors
• Use marketing tools (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp) to manage email sends, workflows, and basic automation tasks
• Lead tagging, tracking, and troubleshooting performance issues across digital platforms
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support and align digital initiatives
• Monitor budgets, report on spend, reconcile digital invoices, and ensure accurate campaign tracking
• Stay current with digital marketing trends and recommend improvements to enhance online performance
• Bring strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple digital priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you

• Work for a reputable and nationally known company
• Work in a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Employer paid professional development
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off, holidays and sick days
• Retirement plans with company matching of employee contributions
• Free Parking
• Employee discount programs, social outings and holiday gatherings

What You Bring

• 2 to 4 years of experience in digital marketing, web marketing, performance marketing, or a related field
• Familiarity with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and SEO/SEM practices
• Ability to use GA4/Google Analytics to review performance and create dashboards or reports
• Experience with social media management tools or CMS platforms (WordPress is an asset)
• Basic knowledge of email marketing or automation platforms such as HubSpot or Mailchimp
• Strong communication, organization, and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to learn quickly, troubleshoot issues, and adapt to evolving digital tools and environments
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret security clearance

Application Process

If we are the right fit for you, we want to hear from you! Send us your resume and cover letter today!

NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.

Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.

Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.