Job ID

79142

Job Title

Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/20

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/11/03

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

HUM Wilson College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 8

Salary Range

$31.91 - $44.92 (hourly)

Job Code

JD1438

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

24 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (hybrid)

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Career Level

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Anticipated Start Date

December 1, 2026

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Unit Description

Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement (the College) is a collaborative academic unit between the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University. The College offers a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Civic Studies and another subject, a program dedicated to developing future leaders equipped to address complex public challenges and to contribute to a solid, inclusive civic culture in Canada.

The Futures Institute at Wilson College is a newly launched campus-wide hub dedicated to equipping students with practical future-thinking tools to anticipate change and positively influence Canada’s civic landscape. Through workshops, hackathons, symposiums, and public engagement, the Institute will connect students and interdisciplinary researchers with regional, national, and international thought leaders and industry practitioners.

We are seeking an experienced Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator to support the launch and establishment of the Futures Institute. The Coordinator will lead strategic communications, brand positioning, website and social media content, and feature writing, while building partner relationships and executing programming ranging from workshops to a national symposium.

The role will report to the Director, Futures Institute, and work closely with the Assistant Director, Planning & Administration at Wilson College as well as the staff and faculty at Wilson College.

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing,



and evaluating strategic marketing and communication plans and incorporating recent infrastructure to support the communication and event activities that serve to enhance the overall profile of a department. Provide support to event coordination activities.

Purpose and Key Functions

- Develop & coordinate strategic marketing and communication plans for the promotion of the department ensuring objectives and target demographics are clearly defined.
- Conduct ongoing market research which includes administering surveys, event evaluations, and planning, coordinating, and facilitating focus groups and other forms of assessment.
- Develop the infrastructure to support the marketing and communications strategy on an ongoing basis.
- Provide recommendations on the future development of marketing and communication strategy, structure, function, and activity.
- Complete annual needs assessments and write business plans which include the development of communication and events objectives.
- Design, build and update the website, coordinating with department staff to evaluate web analytics, usability and relevance.
- Develop content, design, edit and maintain information on social media sites.
- Create and approve promotional materials based on marketing strategies, ensuring compliance with University brand standards.
- Provide support for the planning and execution of logistics for various events and activities, including providing recommendations on the suitability of space, venues, and set up required for various events.
- Provide event management and marketing advice to others.
- Compile and disseminate ad hoc reports and products to broad audiences and stakeholders.
- Write and design communications, marketing, and dissemination tools for diverse audiences, internal and external to the University, in print and electronic formats.
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with various groups and stakeholders.
- Develop presentations and present information at a variety of events.
- Conduct database and web searches to locate documents and articles that can be used for reference in marketing tools.
- Update and maintain information in databases.
- Remain current with frequent developments in social media platforms, technology, and trends in the communication field and Canadian legislation and policy which relate to marketing, data collection,



privacy, and accessibility.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field of study.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets

- Familiarity with strategic foresight, public policy, or futures-thinking concepts and methodologies.
- Experience launching a new brand, initiative, or website from the ground up within a complex organization.
- Experience planning and executing large-scale events, high-profile activities, or executive workshops.
- Strong editorial and feature-writing skills for web, print and thought-leadership communications.
- Experience with website content management and editing, including proficiency with WordPress. Experience using basic design tools like Canva, CapCut, Photoshop, etc.

How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample (e.g. a published feature article, news story, etc.) online through Mosaic.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

📌 Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada