Senior Copywriter (6 Month FTC)

Dept Agency; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Senior Copywriter to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role focuses on creating compelling B2B communications that drive engagement and conversion. As a key player in a collaborative environment, you'll mentor junior writers while producing high-quality copy across various digital platforms. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this agency offers a flexible hybrid working policy and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for storytelling and a knack for transforming complex ideas into clear narratives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

15 days paid holiday per year

Mental health support

Flexible working policy

Training and development opportunities

Buddy Program for onboarding

Work with diverse clients

Positive impact on the planet

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of copywriting experience, preferably in a creative agency.
• Strong B2B experience, especially within tech or business services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create B2B marketing content.
• Write engaging copy for digital formats and campaign assets.

Skills

B2B communications

Copywriting

Communication skills

Mentorship

Editorial skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or creative writing

Tools

Figma

Job description

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension.

This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Walmart, and more!

JOB PURPOSE

We’re hiring a Senior Copywriter to join a high-performing creative team based in Toronto. This role is perfect for a collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage a high volume of deliverables across competing deadlines, and brings both efficiency and attention to detail. You’ll be working alongside a mid-level writer and a lead, while serving as the primary senior on the account—so experience in a mentorship or guiding role is a strong asset (though not required).

This position will focus heavily on B2B communications, particularly around platform-based tools that help businesses set up, optimize, and expand their digital presence. If you have a background in writing for tech or service-oriented B2B products, especially with a strategic or instructional lens, you’ll be well suited for the work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet creative needs for a platform-focused B2B marketing effort.
• Write clear, compelling, brand-aligned copy across a range of digital formats and campaign assets.
• Focus on B2B topics like ad setup, optimization, and business platform education.
• Act as the senior copy lead on the account, contributing mentorship and support to mid-level writers.
• Contribute to messaging frameworks, UX writing, content hierarchies, and brand storytelling.
• Work closely with designers and participate in copy/design collaboration (Figma familiarity is helpful).
• Bring a strong editorial POV to creative brainstorms, reviews, and feedback loops.
• Adapt tone and structure based on audience and channel requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and client teams.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of experience as a copywriter, preferably within a creative agency or in-house brand team.
• Strong B2B experience—especially within tech, platform, or business services.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately.
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior writers is a bonus.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (communications, marketing, creative writing, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Figma or other collaborative design-copy tools is helpful.

WE OFFER

• 15 days paid holiday per year, exclusive of bank holidays.
• Mental health support.
• A flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Possibilities to do what you do best and to develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.