Regional Marketing and Communications Coordinator Temporary 18 Months - Edmonton, Alberta

Who We Are · You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone's friendly and helps each other out? That's like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we're all professionals and there isn't a mayor or a general store. What we're trying to say is that we're a ...

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Who We Are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone's friendly and helps each other out? That's like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we're all professionals and there isn't a mayor or a general store. What we're trying to say is that we're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That's what's most important to us. We're building a thriving organization that's purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator on an 18-month contract basis to cover a maternity leave. This role supports our growing Western Canadian business units and is based in our Edmonton office primarily supporting Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba business units. Note that some travel may be required where appropriate.

As a Regional Marketing & Communications Coordinator [Temporary 18 Months] your responsibilities will include:

• Execute multi-channel marketing campaigns aligned to Firm objectives and marketing plans.
• Work with Marketing professionals in our Design, External and Internal Communications, Digital Marketing and Marketing Operations teams to deliver marketing projects and campaigns.
• Actively participate in marketing working groups, to support and deliver on national and regional campaigns.
• Build trust and rapport within the greater Marketing team. Provide feedback to others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Champion the use of the Firm's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Content Management System (CMS) and other marketing enablement technology to manage campaigns and track ROI.
• Plan and execute marketing events including booking logistics, writing invitation copy, registration management, on-site coordination (when appropriate) and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with the National Marketing & Communications team, Regional Senior Marketing Manager and Regional Marketing Managers, to ensure brand integrity and consistency across all external and internal marketing activities including advertising, presentations, sponsorship, social media, communications, and event materials.
• Champion social media usage, bring forward best practices and new approaches, and share relevant content with the Western business units and Marketing team.
• Build knowledge of the Firm's marketing strategy, programs and campaigns to leverage in projects and campaigns.
• Build a strong understanding of the Firm's services and markets and offer suggestions/ideas as appropriate.

Doane Grant Thornton
If you're a bit like us, you're driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts "we before me", where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you'll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that's when the magic happens

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues' stories at
Think you've got what it takes to be an a Regional Marketing & Communications Coordinator [Temporary 18 Months]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• University / college degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing communications in a B2B environment. Experience in professional services is considered an asset.
• High level of organization with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-moving, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong project and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail/accuracy.
• Propensity for creative and critical thinking, with a passion for Marketing and Communications.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, using tact and discretion when communicating with others.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset, bringing forward ideas and suggestions where appropriate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, with an emphasis on Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or other CRMs and marketing enablement tools is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with digital marketing best practices.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel (where required).

At Doane Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?
Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That's why we're working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.