Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 59,154 - 70,422; Full time

Job summary

Yukon University is looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join its team at the Ayamdigut Campus in Whitehorse. This permanent full-time position offers a salary between $42.94 and $51.12 hourly based on a bi-weekly schedule. The role involves providing marketing and communications services, supporting multiple projects, and assisting with creative production.

Qualified candidates with a degree in communications, marketing, or journalism, along with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The closing date for applications is June 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in communications, marketing, or journalism.
• Extensive experience with marketing programs and services, ideally in post-secondary education.
• Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide marketing and communications services to internal client groups.
• Support multiple projects concurrently through diplomacy and collaboration.
• Assist with creative production using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Skills

Event planning

Advertising

Creative production

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Relevant degree in communications, marketing, or journalism

Job description

Overview

Marketing and Communications Coordinator – Yukon University, Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus. Permanent full-time position with salary between $42.94 and $51.12 hourly, based on 75 hours bi-weekly. Employment Opportunity No.: 26.55. Closing date: June 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide marketing and communications services to internal client groups, including planning and execution of events, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
• Support multiple projects concurrently, advancing them through diplomacy and collaboration.
• Assist with creative production, with experience in Canva (enterprise versions) and/or Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree in communications, marketing, or journalism.
• Extensive experience with marketing programs and services, ideally in post-secondary education.
• Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

About Yukon University

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.

Application Information

• Quoting Employment Opportunity No.: 26.55
• Submit your cover letter and resume to the contact listed in the posting.

Contact and Additional Information

Human Resources Services, Yukon University, Box 2799, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications as selection for interview will be based on submitted applications. A statement of qualifications and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions. Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

Note

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.