Specialist, Marketing & Communications - Remote Canada | 6 month Contract

OVERVIEW

Reporting to Senior Marketing Manager, the Marketing Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, development, and execution of marketing and communications initiatives that advance the organization’s brand, programs, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures consistent, high-quality messaging across channels and helps achieve marketing goals through creative, tactical, and measurable efforts.

This is a contract position, requiring an Incorporated number, and requires residency in Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and Communications Support

• Support market research and data analysis to inform campaigns and measure effectiveness.
• Prepare marketing materials, presentations, and collateral for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with external vendors, agencies, and partners to deliver campaigns and promotions.
• Draft, edit, and distribute internal and external communications, including social media content and website content.
• Monitor social media coverage, respond to social media comments and compile reports on impact and engagement metrics.

Stakeholder Support

• Support printer vendor management to ensure smooth production, timely delivery, and quality control of materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure messaging and branding are consistent across programs and initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries in shared inbox and support communications with key stakeholders as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, and/or Advertising, or a related field, or a combination of education, professional development, and experiences is required.

Experience

• 2-5 years experience working in communications, marketing, and/or public relations.
• Agency experience an asset.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Understanding of marketing and communications principles, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with social media platforms such as Meta Business Suite and Sprout Social.
• Experience with content management systems, design platforms like Canva, and basic analytics tools.
• Knowledge of branding, design principles, and public relations practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving and initiative to support continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with bilingual communications (English and French) is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a Canadian home office environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

• A contractor rate in the range of $28 to $34 per hour.
• The wage range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential earnings range for this role.  The actual wage offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.   

Job Vacancy Reason 

• This position is a new temporary position of 6-months.

Artificial Intelligence 

• AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca. This email is only used for accommodation requests.