Marketing Assistant

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Innovation & Strategic Partnerships unites Western’s Technology Transfer Office, Strategic Partnerships, and Western Research Parks, driving the impact of Western’s research by fostering connections between research, industry, and communities.

As a Marketing Assistant, you will help craft and deliver compelling content across various channels to enhance our brand presence, engage our audiences, and support our mission. This role offers valuable experience in marketing, communications, and design within an innovation-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Assist in marketing projects by developing marketing materials and supporting documents.

Use Canva and MailChimp to design visually appealing graphics that align with our brand for social media, websites, and email campaigns.

Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, supporting team members across various tasks and projects.

Manage social media pages by drafting, proposing, and creating content to schedule and post.

Develop and deliver engaging content, including web copy, social media posts, newsletters, marketing collateral, and more.

Support day-to-day marketing needs.

Assist with the promotion and marketing of programs offered.

Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Office, MailChimp, Canva

Copywriting and editing experience considered an asset

Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are invited to apply.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Ability:

Experience developing videos, articles, website, and social media content.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Professional demeanour

Responsible, adaptable, eager to learn, and able to show initiative.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under deadlines.

Competent in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Familiarity with various online social networks (e.g., Twitter/X, LinkedIn).

Candidates currently enrolled in FIMS programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other requirements:

Technical knowledge in science-related fields with some business understanding

Self-motivated and self-disciplined with a "can-do" attitude

Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Familiarity with database searching.

Learning opportunities:

Exposure to technology commercialization, business development and an innovation-driven campus culture.

Opportunities to work alongside professionals in business and science.

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.