Manager, Marketing and Creative Development

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Manager for Marketing and Creative Development. In this role, you will lead strategic marketing initiatives and oversee brand development efforts. Ideal candidates will have over five years of management experience and a strong grasp of both digital and traditional marketing. The position supports hybrid work arrangements and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Qualifications

• More than five years of experience at a management level in marketing.
• Advanced understanding of both traditional and digital marketing environments.
• Experience managing diverse teams including contractors and unionized employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's strategic marketing efforts.
• Oversee creative and brand development.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications.

Skills

Leadership

Digital marketing

Project management

Graphic design understanding

Education

Degree in a related area of study

Job description

Manager, Marketing and Creative Development

Band 11 (Minimum – $92,139 , Control Point – $122,852, Maximum- $135,137). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Marketing and Creative Development leads the College’s strategic marketing and oversees creative and brand development. The Manager works closely with, and reports to, the Director, Marketing and Communications.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Established professional credibility as evidenced by a degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in a related area of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• More than five years of experience at a management or supervisory level in marketing.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of digital design, print production, graphic arts, photography, and videography.
• Advanced understanding of marketing in both traditional and digital environments.
• Proven record of leading a marketing and creative team.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of developing marketing materials specific to audience and/or channel.
• Experienced project manager with specific experience managing diverse teams including contractors and unionized employees.

This regular, full-time position is available starting November 3, 2025. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional travel between Douglas College’s locations as required.

Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for Employees. As per the DC Administration Policy A70 Work from Home, College employees may be eligible to work from home on a part-time basis, subject to operational requirements and approval by their Responsible Administrator (RA).

Posting Number

Posting Number 02553SA

Position Title

Position Title Manager, Marketing and Creative Development

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 11/03/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/27/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by ( DATE ) to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement