Social Media & Marketing Specialist (Maternity Leave Contract – 18 Months)

Auburn Group; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate company in London, Ontario, seeks a creative Social Media & Marketing Specialist for a maternity leave contract. The role involves developing social media content, supporting marketing campaigns, and enhancing brand visibility. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Marketing and experience in social media marketing. This position offers a competitive salary and group benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group benefits

Free on-site parking

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in social media marketing or content creation.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies.
• Create, schedule, and publish content across platforms.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytic tools

Strong communication skills

Graphic design

Education

Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Social Media & Marketing Specialist (Maternity Leave Contract – 18 Months)

The Auburn Group has enjoyed success in the real estate industry for over 60 years. Our multifaceted company is known throughout Southwestern Ontario for Auburn Developments (real estate development), Auburn Homes (one and two-story condos), TerraCorp Management (residential and commercial property management), and Stonerise Construction (high-rise development and construction).

As we continue to grow and find success in building and managing communities, we continue to build our talented and committed team. Together, we work hard, we laugh, and we celebrate our success.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media & Marketing Specialist to join our team on a full-time maternity leave contract for up to 18 months. This role is responsible for developing and executing engaging social media content, supporting marketing campaigns, and enhancing brand visibility across multiple platforms.

Contract Details:

This is a maternity leave contract position with a duration of 12 months initially, with the potential to be extended on a month-to-month basis from months 13 to 18, depending on organizational needs.

The ideal candidate has a passion for digital marketing, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for design and branding.

As the Social Media and Marketing Specialist, you will:

Social Media Management

• Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement
• Create, schedule, and publish content across all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Monitor social media trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities
• Engage with online communities, respond to comments, and manage direct messages in a timely manner
• Track and analyze key performance metrics to optimize social media efforts

Marketing & Content Creation

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns
• Design graphics and social media assets using tools like Canva and Adobe Suite
• Write compelling copy for social media
• Support the creation of newsletters, notices, and other internal communications
• Help update and maintain the marketing department's documentation, databases, media assets, reports, listings, etc.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing

Event Support & Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of promotional events, open houses, resident events, and sponsorship activities

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in social media marketing or content creation
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, best practices, and analytic tools
• Proficiency in content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Group benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

We are strongly committed to employment equity and we support diversity. If you require accommodation during the application process, please advise in your cover letter.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you possess either Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a valid work permit.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.