Marketing Coordinator - 12 Month Contract

Canada Life Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Volunteer Day

Pension Plan

Employee Discounts

ERGs & Mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support planning, coordination and execution of marketing initiatives within Sales Enablement. The role partners with Marketing Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver events and projects on time and on brand.

Ideal for an early-career marketer who is highly organized, detail-oriented and eager to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of activities. The team values collaboration, adaptability and a proactive, fast-paced mindset.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Marketing, Communications or related role.
• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and marketing/project management tools.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a regulated or structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, review and distribution of marketing materials.
• Gather inputs, track approvals and ensure timelines are met.
• Maintain marketing calendars, plans and status documentation.
• Assist with project tracking using tools like Workfront or SharePoint.
• Update status reports, track deliverables and flag risks or delays.
• Coordinate meetings and follow-ups to keep work moving forward.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and updating marketing copy and content.
• Support website updates, email deployments and content publishing.
• Compile data, reports and insights for review by marketing leads.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Marketing/Communications/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Workfront

SharePoint

Job description

Description: Temporary Full Time

We’re looking for a Marketing Coordinator to support the planning, coordination and execution of marketing initiatives in Sales Enablement. This role will work closely with Marketing Managers, Associate Marketing Managers and cross‑functional partners to help bring events and project initiatives to life, ensuring work is delivered on time, on brand and to a high standard.

This role is ideal for an early‑career marketer who’s highly organized, detail‑oriented and eager to build hands‑on experience across a broad range of marketing activities.

Who you are

• Highly organized, reliable and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Detail‑oriented, with a focus on accuracy and follow‑through
• Collaborative and positive, with a “pitch‑in” mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities

What you will do

Coordinate marketing execution

• Coordinate the development, review and distribution of marketing materials
• Gather inputs, track approvals and ensure timelines are met
• Maintain marketing calendars, plans and status documentation

Support project and process management

• Assist with project tracking using tools such as Workfront, SharePoint or similar platforms
• Update status reports, track deliverables and flag risks or delays

Enable strong collaboration

• Coordinate meetings, materials and follow‑ups to keep work moving forward
• Act as a point of contact for day‑to‑day marketing coordination needs

Content support

• Assist with drafting, reviewing and updating marketing copy and content
• Ensure materials align with brand guidelines, voice and plain language principles
• Support website updates, email deployments and content publishing

Reporting and optimization

• Compile data, reports and insights for review by marketing leads
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows and consistency

What you will bring

• 1-3 years of experience in Marketing, Communications or a related role (internship or co‑op experience considered)
• Post‑secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
• Comfort working with Microsoft 365 and marketing/project management tools
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a regulated or structured environment

The base salary for this position is between $XX,XXX- $XX,XXXannually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well‑beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

Learn moreabout Canada Life .

We’recommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail] . All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Location

Toronto, ON, CA Toronto Ontario, ON, CA, M5T 3M3