Marketing Assistant Director - Industrials and Energy (18-month contract)

EY; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Terranova y Labrador is seeking an Assistant Director of Marketing for Industrials and Energy. This role involves leading national marketing strategies, influencing growth, and collaborating with senior leaders to ensure effective execution. You will manage a high-performing team while navigating a complex environment. A background in brand strategy and professional services is preferred, along with strong leadership capabilities. The salary range for this role is competitive, reflecting experience and education.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant business experience.
• Experience within a professional services setting.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead national marketing strategies for key sectors.
• Align marketing priorities with business objectives.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing marketing team.

Skills

Brand strategy development

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Leadership

Project management

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

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

Graduate degree

Job description

The opportunity

Lead marketing that powers Canada’s future.

As Assistant Director of Marketing for Industrials and Energy at EY, you will lead national marketing strategies for sectors that power the economy and shape the country’s future. This is your opportunity to influence growth, drive innovation, and position EY as a trusted advisor to organizations tackling challenges in infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy transition.

• Set the vision for sector marketing and translate it into actionable strategies that drive growth and market leadership.
• Partner with senior leaders to align marketing priorities with business objectives and deliver high‑impact initiatives.
• Lead go‑to‑market programs that position EY as a trusted advisor and innovator in Industrials and Energy.
• Harness market intelligence to anticipate trends, identify opportunities, and inform strategic investments.
• Champion collaboration across industry groups, service lines, alliances and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and measurable results.
• Inspire and develop talent, fostering a high‑performing marketing team equipped to deliver excellence.
• Allocate budgets to optimize spend, drive performance and support the overarching marketing strategy.
• Track performance and ROI to ensure marketing activity delivers tangible impact.

What We Look For

• Prior experience with brand and marketing strategy and campaign development, preference for experience within a professional services setting.
• Strong skills in managing and supporting multiple stakeholders across the portfolio.
• Strong grasp of data analytics, performance metrics, and full‑funnel optimization.
• Professional maturity, resilience and adaptability.
• At ease managing multiple high‑priority projects and navigating ambiguity in a deadline‑driven and matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership skills and experience with overseeing staff.
• Process‑driven, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to work both independently and with the team, relying on strong influencing skills to achieve results.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required. A graduate degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of professional services and its unique characteristics.
• Proven experience in program, project, and campaign management and execution.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, with the ability to work comfortably with senior leaders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of marketing trends, execution, and measurement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and complex projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Past experience in professional services is highly desirable.
• B2B marketing experience an asset.

What We Offer You

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture—built on high‑performance teaming—where you can shape the future with confidence for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $92,300 to $153,800. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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