Marketing and Events Supervisor

Tomlinson Group of Companies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marketing and event management in Ottawa is seeking a Marketing and Events Manager to oversee strategic planning, manage large-scale events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in marketing and event management, with strong project management skills. This full-time position offers competitive wages and employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts and rewards programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing and event management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven success managing large-scale events and merchandise programs.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Practical experience in the construction and/or environmental services industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and delivery of internal, client-facing, and community events.
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns aligned with sales goals.
• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through campaign reviews.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Marketing strategy

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lead the planning, execution, and strategic alignment of company marketing initiatives and events. Oversee a team of coordinators and assistants, manage budgets, and drive innovation in branding and campaign strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact brand experiences and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and delivery of internal, client-facing, and community events (10–500+ attendees).
• Approve and manage event and merchandise budgets, including forecasting and post-event analysis.
• Direct merchandise strategy for employee programs and company store.
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns in alignment with sales goals.
• Lead content development for web, email, signage, and video.
• Collaborate on digital content, social media, and branding across platforms.
• Represent marketing in cross-departmental meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through campaign reviews and data insights.
• Lead and mentor the team members.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and compensation assessments.
• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in marketing and event management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven success managing large-scale events and merchandise programs.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategy, branding, and campaign execution.
• Experience with project management tools, CRMs (Salesforce), online storefronts, and analytics platforms.
• Skilled in content planning, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Practical experience / knowledge of the construction and / or environmental services industry is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, in-office role.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required for event execution.
• Travel required between company locations and event venues.

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs