OMERS
Marketing Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: JR-7198
Execute integrated, multi-channel campaigns across social media, email, website, and on-site signage to drive traffic, awareness, and engagement
Coordinate editorial calendar and create content for the district’s target audiences, including photography, copywriting and influencer partnerships,
Create and manage promotional calendars, campaign toolkits, and marketing plans in collaboration with internal and external partners
Support with execution of events and activations from annual marketing plan, including specialty leasing initiatives, in-centre installations, and seasonal experiences—by coordinating vendors, creative, and logistics
Partner with digital team to manage and maintain the SQ1 District website and digital directories; ensure accuracy and alignment with brand tone and campaign priorities
Proactively communicate with retail partners to support marketing initiatives, promotions, events, and performance tracking. Including social media campaigns and performance reporting
Oversee social listening and support public relations efforts to strengthen community engagement and brand reputation.
Track and process invoices, reconcile budgets, and maintain PO documentation for third-party suppliers and vendors
Contribute to award submissions and assist with reporting and post-campaign analysis
Assist with development of community partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
Monitor industry trends, emerging platforms, and competitor activity to help evolve SQ1 District’s marketing strategy
University/College Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Design; or a related field
3+ years of marketing experience, ideally in mixed-use, real estate, retail, or lifestyle environments
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for compelling copy and storytelling
Proficiency in content creation tools such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop and website CMS including WordPress
Microsoft Office for tracking, planning, and reporting
Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), community engagement, and analytics tools
Flexible availability during key activation periods, including evenings and weekends as needed
Collaborative mindset, with a passion for connecting people and place through marketing
Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.
Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.
We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.
Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.
Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.
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Why join us?
The Marketing Specialist is a dynamic storyteller and strategic executor responsible for supporting the marketing efforts of SQ1 District—a bold, retail-anchored mixed-use community that integrates residential rentals with retail, culture, and community. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role plays a key part in shaping the district’s identity and driving engagement across digital, physical, and experiential touchpoints.
This role is ideal for those who can blend creativity with organization, ensuring that on-the-ground marketing reflects the vibrancy, diversity, and unique personality of the district.As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
To succeed in this role, you have:
Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.
Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
About the company
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