Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Officer

Location: Ottawa, ON, Hybrid (approximately once every two weeks on-site, with additional attendance as needed)
Language: English required, strong written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate French proficiency preferred.
Duration: 3-month contract, starting mid-December
Background Check Requirement: Reliability security clearance required, or eligibility to obtain clearance
Compensation: $28-30 an hour

About the Opportunity
Are you a creative, proactive marketing professional who enjoys bringing campaigns to life? We're looking for a Marketing Officer to join a collaborative marketing and communications team within a public sector organization. This short-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of projects and deliver engaging marketing initiatives.

Working alongside marketing, multimedia and digital content professionals, you'll help execute campaigns, support industry partnerships and create compelling promotional materials. You'll join a welcoming team that values flexibility, fresh ideas and collaboration, with potential exposure to longer-term opportunities.

What's In It for You
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a close-knit, creative team on meaningful public-facing campaigns.
• Gain valuable experience within a public sector organization and contribute to high-visibility initiatives.
• Build connections and potentially position yourself for future opportunities.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate and execute marketing campaigns across digital, social and traditional channels.
• You'll collaborate with external agencies and industry partners to deliver promotional initiatives.
• You'll develop marketing materials, including posters, pamphlets and social media content, using Canva or similar design tools.
• You'll support internal and external communications, reviewing content and keeping stakeholders informed.
• You'll translate campaign direction into actionable plans, coordinating timelines, formats and deliverables.
• You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure marketing activities align with organizational priorities and brand standards.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2–3 years of experience coordinating marketing campaigns, communications initiatives or promotional activities.
• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, public relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing marketing content across digital, social and traditional media channels.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite for creating marketing materials is an asset.
• Knowledge of branding, marketing principles and stakeholder partnerships, with public sector experience considered an asset.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, adaptable approach and the confidence to work independently.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.