Events & Marketing Coordinator (12 Month Term)

POD Marketing Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Calgary is seeking an Events & Marketing Coordinator for a 12-month term position. You will play a crucial role in supporting high-impact marketing initiatives and executing memorable events. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and have track records in event planning and digital marketing. Strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are key. This role offers a collaborative culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation

Flexible days off

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in customer service or hospitality.
• 1+ years of experience in digital marketing preferred.
• Proven experience in event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing strategies to drive brand awareness.
• Coordinate and execute a variety of events.
• Assist with content creation across digital channels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Digital marketing

Event planning

Social media engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration or Communications

Tools

Social media platforms

Event management software

Job description

Events & Marketing Coordinator (12 Month Term)

Always apply through our website: https://www.podmarketinginc.com/careers/ We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

This is a 12-Month Term Contract, ending in April 2027.

Who Are You?

You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy bringing ideas to life through strong execution. You thrive in a fast-paced, agency-style environment where you can juggle multiple priorities, switch between creative and logistical work, and keep things moving without dropping details. You care about brand consistency, clear communication, and delivering work that looks polished and intentional. Proactive and dependable, you are comfortable taking ownership, learning quickly, and collaborating with a wide range of people—from internal teams to vendors and speakers to help create marketing initiatives and events that feel seamless and well thought through.

What’s The Role?

As the Event & Marketing Coordinator at CITIZEN, you will support the planning, execution, and promotion of high-impact marketing initiatives and branded experiences that strengthen CITIZEN’s reputation in the senior living industry. This role sits at the intersection of content, brand, and events, helping bring CITIZEN’s story to life through thoughtful marketing execution and memorable experiences.

You will assist in creating and coordinating content across digital channels, support brand consistency, and play a key role in planning and executing internal and external events—including webinars, trade shows, think tanks, and company gatherings. This role is ideal for a highly organized, creative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and enjoys seeing ideas come to life.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand Support

• Support the execution of marketing strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and organic growth.
• Help uphold CITIZEN’s brand voice and visual identity across all marketing channels—ensuring consistency in tone, messaging, and presentation.
• Coordinate the creation, scheduling, and distribution of content including blogs, emails, landing pages, social posts, downloadable assets, and presentation decks.
• Assist with social media planning, publishing, and basic performance tracking.
• Coordinate marketing collateral for campaigns and events, including signage, slide decks, handouts, and digital assets.
• Support partnership initiatives and promotional opportunities tied to events or campaigns.
• Help gather and organize data related to website traffic, content engagement, social performance, and event ROI.
• Assist with reporting insights to help inform future marketing and event strategies.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events, including:
  • Webinars and virtual events
  • Industry conferences and trade shows
  • Annual ThinkTank and thought leadership events
  • Internal meetings, training sessions, and company culture events
• Support logistics for events, including:
  • Venue research and coordination
  • Vendor communication (catering, AV, rentals, decor)
  • Speaker coordination and schedules
  • Travel, accommodation, and on-site logistics
• Help manage event timelines, task lists, and run-of-show documents.
• Provide on-site or live-event support to ensure smooth execution before, during, and after events.
• Assist with post-event follow-up, including lead tracking, surveys, and performance summaries.

Required Experience & Skills

• Legally able to work in Canada and located in Calgary, AB.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent corporate work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in customer service or hospitality (serving or bartending experience is considered a strong asset).
• 1+ years of experience in digital marketing preferred.
• Proven experience in event planning and management, with a portfolio that includes large-scale and diverse events such as corporate gatherings, weddings, and/or recruitment events.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and negotiation.
• Skilled in the use of multiple social media platforms, with the ability to engage and grow digital audiences.
• Has a strong analytical acumen, with the ability to derive meaningful insights from data.
• Is a proactive self-starter, enthusiastic about introducing innovative ideas and initiatives.
• Experience in graphic design or video production is highly regarded.
• Budget management skills and experience in vendor negotiations.
• Creativity in problem-solving and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to travel within North America as needed.

Who is POD Marketing?

POD Marketing is a full-service agency that works across marketing, consulting, and HR to help clients solve real business challenges.

Behind that work is an incredible group of people. We put just as much care into supporting our team as we do our clients, creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and inspired to do their best work. This role supports our senior living marketing division, CITIZEN, where we work directly with senior living operators across North America to help them attract residents, build trust with families, and grow occupancy.

At POD, culture isn’t about perks (though we have those too). It’s about how you feel at work: accepted for who you are, encouraged to grow, and surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. That approach has earned us multiple awards, including recognition as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

To learn more about our culture, watch this video: https://youtu.be/1WZ8tAnATNs, visit the POD Marketing YouTube channel and check out our reviews on Glassdoor.

What's in it for You?

At POD Marketing, we work hard, have fun, and genuinely support each other. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and balanced; and we’ve built an environment that makes that possible.

You’ll enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, twelve flex days, a Passion Day to spend however you choose, and a company-wide MeMonday to prioritize mental health. We offer a thirty-day remote work policy for when you need a change of scenery, twenty-six hours of paid volunteer time each year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and spending accounts.

Growth and development are part of life here. You’ll have access to mentorship, leadership programs like LEAD, and ongoing learning opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career. You’ll also have regular one‑on‑one check‑ins, quarterly performance conversations, and a culture of continuous feedback that keeps you supported and clear on expectations.

Our downtown Calgary office is bright, modern, and stocked with good coffee, snacks, and great people. We offer discounts with local vendors and a culture that’s collaborative, energetic, and built on trust and respect.

How to Apply

At POD, we believe “that most job requirements and conceptual knowledge are easily trainable. But you can’t teach drive, ambition, or passion.” (Take a look at this article, Finding Your Unicorn, written by our President, Kevin Wilhelm). Our hiring managers consider alignment with our core values and passion for our company culture to be as valuable as experience and education.

Finding the right fit is important to us, and we put real care into reviewing applications. This is your chance to show us who you are: your voice, your attention to detail, and your excitement about joining the team. Take a few extra minutes to help us see why this opportunity is the right fit for you.

We often see strong candidates miss out because of preventable issues like missing cover letters, referencing the wrong job title or company, or submitting unedited AI‑generated content. We encourage the use of AI to streamline your process, but your application should still reflect your voice and accuracy. If this role excites you, let that show in how you apply.

A few tips to stand out:

• Submit an up‑to‑date resume that highlights the skills and experience we are looking for
• Include a personalized cover letter or a video cover letter (one is required, both are not necessary)
• Share why this specific role excites you and how your background connects to it
• Make sure your application is error‑free (especially the basics like company name and job title)
• Answer the application questions with intention. Your responses don’t need to be long; quality over quantity matters!
• If you use AI, review and edit so it sounds like you and is factually correct (no - passion and innovation are not our core values, no matter what ChatGPT tells you)
• Review the posted salary range before you apply and make sure it aligns with what you’re comfortable with
• If you choose to submit a video cover letter, keep it short and engaging (under 2 minutes, please!)

Always apply through our website: https://www.podmarketinginc.com/careers/ We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

At POD Marketing, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment, which is why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider and evaluate all qualified candidates based on their qualifications without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.