Performance Marketing Specialist (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Contract Full Time Ottawa, ON, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1102

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Reports To: Senior Manager, Marketing

Role Type: Maternity Leave Coverage (18-month Contract)

Location: Ottawa, ON

Effective: October 2026

About Us
REALTOR.ca is a cornerstone of Canada’s real estate market, dedicated to helping millions of Canadians find attainable housing across the country. As the leading real estate platform in Canada, we offer the most comprehensive listings and resources to assist consumers in finding their dream homes.

At REALTOR.ca, we are committed to supporting REALTOR® members’ businesses and fostering consumer trust and loyalty. Our dedication to delivering value and continuously adapting to market demands ensures that REALTOR.ca is more than just a listing service- it is the heart of the Canadian real estate experience.

Join us and be a part of a team that is at the forefront of the real estate industry, making a significant impact on the lives of Canadians every day.

Position Overview
The Performance Marketing Specialist will be responsible for planning, executing and optimizing paid acquisition across paid search, paid social and app campaigns to attract qualified audiences and move users into priority REALTOR.ca journeys. The role will use performance data, testing and budget optimization to improve meaningful user actions, conversion efficiency and return on marketing investment, while working across Product Marketing, CRM, Partner Marketing and Business Intelligence.

Core Competencies

Performance marketing strategy and execution

Paid search, paid social and app acquisition

Data analysis and performance measurement

Budget and bid optimization

Conversion optimization and experimentation

Audience and customer journey thinking

Commercial and results focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear written and verbal communication

Planning and adaptability

Accountability and problem-solving

Function
The Performance Marketing Specialist will manage end-to-end campaign execution, optimization and reporting across paid search, paid social and app acquisition.



They will translate business priorities into measurable acquisition plans, manage budgets and targets, test audiences, creative and landing pages, and recommend actions that improve qualified traffic, conversion, product adoption and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, execute and optimize paid search, paid social and app acquisition programs aligned to REALTOR.ca priorities and active decision-maker growth.

Manage campaign setup, budgets, pacing, bidding, targeting, ad copy, creative coordination, landing-page requirements and quality assurance.

Drive acquisition and conversion for app, mortgage, insurance and other priority journeys, optimizing CTR, CPC, CPM, CPA and ROAS.

Define audiences, objectives, conversion events, KPIs and reporting sources with Product Marketing, CX and Business Intelligence before launch.

Build a structured testing roadmap across audiences, creative, messaging, landing pages and bid strategies, and apply learnings to improve performance.

Analyze campaign and journey data to identify trends, drop‑off and investment opportunities that improve conversion, efficiency and product adoption.

Collaborate with CRM, Partner Marketing, Content, AEO and SEO, Communications and Product on integrated campaigns, launches and partner activations.

Support mortgage and partner outcomes by improving qualified referrals, provider continuation actions, conversion efficiency and paid‑media return.

Maintain recurring reporting and scorecards, communicate recommendations, manage deliverables and stay current on platform, privacy and measurement changes.

Skills & Qualifications

University degree or college diploma in marketing, business, analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience.

3-5 years of hands‑on performance or digital marketing experience with paid acquisition and campaign optimization.

Hands‑on experience with Google Ads, GA4,



and major paid social advertising platforms.

Experience with app acquisition or mobile growth campaigns.

Strong knowledge of CTR, CPC, CPM, CPI, CPA, conversion rate, ROAS and ROI.

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, pacing and bidding against defined targets.

Experience with conversion tracking, attribution and performance dashboards.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into optimization decisions.

Proven skills in ad copy, creative briefing, landing‑page optimization and A/B testing.

Strong project management, prioritization and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.

Bilingualism is an asset.

About the Team
We are a diverse and talented group of professionals passionate about technology and innovation. We value collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. As a part of the marketing team, you will join a supportive team that encourages knowledge sharing and skilled growth. We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where all team members’ contributions are valued.

Company Culture
At REALTOR.ca, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive company culture. We believe that a great workplace is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our team enjoys a flexible work environment that promotes work‑life balance, with options for remote work and flexible hours. We also offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement, ensuring that our employees can grow alongside the company.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

At REALTOR.ca, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings.

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📌 Performance Marketing Specialist (Maternity Leave Coverage) (Quebec City)
🏢 Canadian Real Estate Association
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