Marketing Communications Specialist Role: Marketing Communications Specialist

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Hybrid – WFH + In Office Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. Our Toronto office has approximately 350 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all eleven regional offices. At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions. Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. Smith + Andersen is looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist to join the Marketing & Communications team based in our Toronto office. This role, reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, tells the stories of the firm’s people and work, and creates marketing communications for one of Canada’s most trusted engineering consulting firms. With offices across Canada and with responsibilities spanning the marketing process, the role touches a variety of marketing communications deliverables. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. You are a marketing communications generalist, but writing is among your strongest skills. You can produce article-length content and concise social media posts, and are capable with the tools needed for getting your message out: Mailchimp, Buffer, Wordpress, Sharepoint etc.



(You are a self-starter who can drive multiple projects at once, from start to finish. Comfort with project management tools is essential. Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round) Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions) Wide variety of community and social events Best Workplaces for Inclusion™ Develop communications plans and ensure execution to promised specifications, deliverables, and timelines, keeping internal clients engaged and apprised of progress Conduct interviews with staff to collect information and bring S+A’s stories to life with articles, case studies, profiles, videos, and other content. Create engaging content for internal and external communications channels, including social media, newsletters, the intranet, email campaigns, and marketing materials. Manage and coordinate internal communications initiatives, including e-blasts, employee resources, internal social media, presentations, and company-wide announcements. Provide communications support to all offices, corporate departments, and Diversity Working Group committees, providing insight, suggestions, and rapid turnaround of communications and campaigns. Liaise with human resources team to communicate the attributes of Smith + Andersen’s employer brand to students, job-seekers, and current staff.



Create and publish content for the smithandandersen.com websites. Work with our graphic designers and external web developer as needed, and provide recommendations for improvements across the sites. Drive the creation of content for the quarterly newsletter, gathering content from contacts across the company, and writing content. Monitor website, email, intranet, and social media analytics to inform improvements to communications. Maintain an awareness of competitor activities and marketing communications best practices within and outside our industry. Ensure all Marketing Communications are aligned with the Writing Style Guide and receive all appropriate reviews and approvals. Work closely with the Marketing Communications Project Manager and graphic design team to ensure projects are delivered to meet or exceed internal clients’ expectations. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective communications strategies and solutions. Foster strong relationships across the organization to support collaboration, information sharing, and communications initiatives. Ensure brand attributes and positioning are evident in all communications as appropriate. Assist other members of the marketing team when necessary. Strong writing ability is a must. Four to six years of experience, with proven success in marketing communications University or college degree or diploma in communications, marketing, or related field. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Robust interpersonal skills and experience working with senior leadership teams and other key stakeholder

📌 Marketing Communications Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Smith + Andersen
📍 Toronto