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

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for an Assistant Director of Marketing for Industrials and Energy in Toronto. This 18-month contract role involves leading national marketing strategies and influencing growth in key sectors. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, over 10 years of business experience, and strong leadership skills. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Support and coaching from colleagues

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant business experience.
• Experience in program, project, and campaign management.
• Professional competency in English; bilingualism in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Brand and marketing strategy

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Graduate degree

Job description

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

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Requisition ID: 1662045

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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.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and an influential leader who can:

• 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.

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