PureSpirit is an industry-leading, Indigenous-owned Canadian IT value-added reseller, dedicated to accelerating the Federal Government's and other large Public and Private Sector Company's digital transformation. Based in the national capital region and serving clients coast to coast, we specialize in workplace technology devices, enterprise data center, and audio-visual solutions. As a tight-knit team, we work together and support one another to achieve success. We strongly encourage Indigenous peoples to apply as we continue to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Junior Marketing and Communications Coordinator supports and executes the development of PureSpirIT's brand, marketing & communications strategies. This role works in close collaboration with other departments to build: ROI driven, customer-focused and data-driven marketing programs. This role will help PureSpirIT evolve marketing investments into a sales engine for capturing new business from the install-base and prospective customers. Junior Marketing and Communications Coordinator is a Brand Champion, playing a vital role in bringing PureSpirIT's evolving brand “to life” through traditional and emerging vehicles, with an eye to best practices.

This opportunity is open to co-op students, interns, and recent graduates looking to gain valuable hands-on experience — we offer full training and coaching to support your growth and ensure you succeed in your role.

Responsibilities / Activities

Marketing & Communications

• Development of Objectives and Key Results (OKR's) for annual/quarterly Marketing activities in collaboration with the VP of Sales and COO.
• Creating, implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance PureSpirIT Solutions image and position within the marketplace.
• Identify the most effective communication channels to reach relevant target groups and help to feed these channels with the appropriate messaging.
• Strategize and implement paid and organic campaigns leveraging both traditional (collateral, print advertising) and digital marketing tactics (social media, digital advertising, website, Teams & email communications).
• Update and evolve PureSpirIT's web-site and social media platforms, drive content and grow visitor's metrics.
• Support brand development with external partners.
• Ensure that brand identity, messaging and marketing strategy are infused in all organizational efforts.
• Generate compelling, engaging content to support content-driven integrated strategy, working with internal subject matter experts.
• Develop and/or manage marketing communications for launches, campaigns, and events.
• Build and maintain positive public relations.
• Create and manage annual marketing and communications budget to meet growing internal and go-to-market partner requirements, in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Monitor marketing and communications success and ROI analytics.
• Report quarterly to the team on metrics and performance of marketing and communications plans.
• Monitor competition, conducting frequent competitor and market research.
• Stay up to date on all trends regarding new technologies and applications on the market.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate marketing and communications policies.
• Ensure necessary training is provided on marketing policies, advertising strategies, and other marketing resources.
• Define event sponsorship and award strategy and integration across b2b events, awards and industry memberships.
• Promote the company's brand, attract visitors and potential leads from the company's website
• Other marketing and communications duties, as assigned.

Customer Event Management

• Support planning, executing, and handling all aspects of customer focused events, including coordination of logistics such as equipment, promotions, catering, presentations, marketing materials, promotional giveaways, etc.
• Track ROI from each event.
• Create marketing business plans to justify marketing investments from key manufacturers.
• Manage marketing campaign/event financials working with Finance and other departments.

The list of skills and attributes below are intended to describe excellent candidates that have some level of experience along with an appropriate educational background. Those applicants that are recent graduates or students, will be given due consideration for their current status and provided with training.

Skills and attributes:

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, or related field

• 1+ years experience in a similar role
• Experience in content management, creative writing, and advertising
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, design tools such as Illustrator and Wordpress
• Design skills is an asset
• Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• A firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to lead and participate in project teams, team player
• Quick learner and strategic thinker
• Strong writing and communication skills, including copywriting and proof reading
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving and research proficiencies
• Ability to comprehend and interpret competitor strategies and target audience behaviour

Our Commitment to You

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply to join our growing team. We are committed to providing all employees with a workplace experience that is free from barriers, discrimination, and harassment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, faith identity, nationality, and/or disability status. If you're driven, hard-working, and want to join a dynamic and energetic team, we welcome you to apply today and encourage you to come as you are.