Marketing Coordinator - 12 Month Contract

Canada Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Share ownership program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support planning, coordination and execution of marketing initiatives in Wealth and Insurance Product Marketing. This hybrid role, based in Toronto, offers hands-on experience across campaigns, materials, and reporting.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with 1–3 years in marketing, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to adapt in a regulated environment. Hybrid work with three office days per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing execution across campaigns and channels.
• Coordinate development, review and distribution of marketing materials.
• Gather inputs, track approvals and ensure timelines are met.
• Maintain marketing calendars, plans and status documentation.
• Support basic reporting and performance tracking for campaigns.

Skills

Marketing

Coordination

Communication

Project management

Microsoft 365

Education

Marketing/Communications/Business degree

Tools

Workfront

SharePoint

Job description

Temporary Full Time

We’re looking for a Marketing Coordinator to support the planning, coordination and execution of marketing initiatives in Wealth and Insurance Product Marketing. This role will work closely with Marketing Managers, Associate Marketing Managers and cross-functional partners to help bring campaigns and programs 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 willing to help mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities

What You Will Bring

Coordinate marketing execution

• Support the execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives across channels
• 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

• Support basic reporting and performance tracking for campaigns and tactics
• 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

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Toronto and Winnipeg. This is a hybrid position with 3 office days per week.

The base salary for this position is between $51,400 - 85,600 annually. 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’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and 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

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education 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 and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed 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 handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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